The Lagos State Police Command has launched an
investigation into mounting allegations against Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of
the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, following complaints involving
his ex-wife, Bessem, Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, and other former church
members.
The controversy began late last year when actress
Doris Ogala accused Pastor Okafor of failing to honour a promise of marriage,
an action she said caused her emotional trauma. She further alleged that the
cleric had prior knowledge of the circumstances surrounding her brother’s
death.
Separately, Okafor’s ex-wife, Bessem, accused him of
subjecting her to physical abuse, while strongly denying allegations of
adultery levelled against her by the pastor.
As the accusations intensified and spread widely on
social media, Pastor Okafor reportedly stepped aside from his ministerial
duties for one month. However, additional allegations, including claims of
sexual misconduct, continued to emerge.
In response, the Lagos State Police Command confirmed
that the Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered a full-scale
investigation into the matter.
Police spokesperson Abimbola Adebisi said the State
Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, has been directed to probe
allegations of multiple rape, sexual offences, and other actions capable of
breaching public peace.
“The Lagos State Police Command has invited Pastor
Chris Okafor, Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministries,
in connection with allegations of multiple rape, other sexual offences, and
conduct likely to cause a breakdown of law and order in the state,” Adebisi
said.
She confirmed that Pastor Okafor has been formally
served an invitation letter through his legal representative and is expected to
report to the SCID on Monday, January 5, 2026, by 10:00 a.m.
According to the police, comprehensive security
measures have been put in place to protect the alleged victims, whose
identities will remain strictly confidential. The command also urged anyone
with relevant information or complaints to come forward without fear.
“The investigation will be carried out professionally,
transparently, and impartially, in strict compliance with the law, regardless
of the status of the individuals involved,” Adebisi added.
The case has drawn widespread public attention
following a series of allegations dating back to 2017. Ogala claimed she ended
her previous marriage at Okafor’s insistence, only for him to marry another
woman, Pearl, in December 2025. She alleged that the relationship caused
emotional distress and contributed to the collapse of her former marriage.
Amid the controversy, Pastor Okafor publicly
apologised during a church service in late December 2025, kneeling before the
congregation and seeking forgiveness from Ogala and others he said he had
offended. Ogala accepted the apology but rejected his claim that her
allegations were fabricated.
The unfolding saga has also involved legal threats,
including a reported ?1 billion damages demand by Ogala’s legal team, and
renewed scrutiny over past disputes involving domestic issues and paternity
claims.
As investigations continue, the Lagos State Police
Command says it remains committed to ensuring justice, public peace, and the
rule of law.
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