The Digest:
Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of Mountain of Liberty and Miracle Ministry, has retracted his earlier public apology to actress Doris Ogala, who accused him of a seven-year secret relationship. Speaking during a church service, Okafor claimed the apology was made under pressure from friends and was not an admission of wrongdoing. "I was under immense pressure from certain people around me, saying I should do different things. I said that what I am being asked to do is like accepting what I did not do," he stated. Okafor clarified that his apology was directed at protecting respected church leaders, mentioning Pastor Matthew and Bishop Abioye, from being dragged into the controversy, not at Ogala. "There is no single apology to that person. There is no apology for what I did not do or for someone I have not met face to face. I knelt down because of those fathers, not because of any Jezebel anywhere," he said. The cleric said he now relies on the legal process to resolve the dispute. The controversy began after Okafor's engagement surfaced, with Ogala alleging a long-term relationship and demanding either marriage or N1 billion in damages.
Key Points
- Okafor's retraction adds another twist to the ongoing public dispute.
- The reference to "Jezebel" reveals his characterization of Ogala.
- Protecting church fathers as the motive for apology reframes his earlier kneeling.
- The legal process comment suggests he will not engage further publicly.
- The N1 billion demand and breach of promise allegations remain unresolved.
Chris Okafor takes back his apology, claiming pressure forced his hand, while doubling down that he owes no apology to the woman accusing him of a seven-year relationship and broken promises.
Sources: Church Service Address
