According to Ireporter Online, the General Overseer of Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministries, Pastor Chris Okafor, has issued a public apology to Nollywood actress Doris Ogala following days of controversy surrounding their strained relationship and her recent encounters with law enforcement.
The cleric made the apology during a live church service, where he admitted that errors had occurred in the past and acknowledged the emotional impact of the situation on those involved. While maintaining that several allegations made against him were untrue, Okafor expressed regret to anyone who felt hurt by the unfolding events and said he was ready to make peace and offer restitution where necessary.
In a gesture described as both personal and symbolic, the pastor knelt before the congregation while tendering the apology, stating that the act was meant to show sincerity and accountability. He openly asked for forgiveness from Doris Ogala and others, emphasizing that he was not perfect and was willing to make amends.
The apology came after a series of dramatic developments that saw Ogala arrested, released, and later re-arrested by police officers. She was initially detained in Abuja, granted bail, and subsequently transferred to Lagos by officers attached to Zone 2 Command. Reports indicated that her legal representative was allegedly assaulted while attempting to document police activities, with his phones reportedly seized.
Following interventions by concerned individuals and rights activists, Ogala was later released in Lagos. It was subsequently gathered that Pastor Okafor met the actress at the Zone 2 Command headquarters in Onikan, Lagos, where he appealed for reconciliation. During a closed-door meeting, he was said to have gone on his knees again while seeking an amicable settlement, after which Ogala was released on health grounds.
The dispute between the two reportedly began after Ogala accused the pastor of reneging on an alleged promise of marriage. Through her legal team, she demanded N1 billion in damages, citing emotional distress, reputational harm, and financial losses. She claimed their relationship began in 2017 and involved family introductions as well as significant financial transactions, including an alleged transfer of about N45 million.
