Popular Nigerian clergyman Chris Okafor addressed recent allegations surrounding his former marriage and relationship with his daughter From his recent Sunday service held on December 28, 2025, the preacher spoke about how his past marriage affected his life and career Following that, he called his daughter to the pulpit and asked her questions about the kind of relationship they shared.
Chris Okafor, senior pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, opened up about his previous marriage, custody of his children, and the current allegations against him.
According to the pastor, he divorced when his children were very young. He stated that one of his daughters was two years old at the time, and his son, Bobo, was four.
Okafor explained that the situation was so serious that the court granted him full custody of the children while allowing their mother visitation rights. He revealed that he had raised the children alone for more than a decade following the divorce. Bobo, he claimed, is now 17 and will turn 18 in March, while his daughter, Chidera, is 15.
The pastor added that following the divorce, he made a personal vow to his children not to marry again until they were grown. He stated that he honoured that vow for 13 years, describing the period as difficult and filled with challenges, but affirmed that he stayed true to his promise.
Addressing the scandal surrounding his remarriage, Pastor Okafor said none of the current allegations existed during the 13 years he stayed single. He claimed the accusations began after he decided to begin a new chapter in his life. He also said that his ex-wife had openly threatened to destroy him and his church, alleging that she was angry he had moved on.
According to him, the entire saga is a calculated attempt to ruin his reputation. Pastor Okafor firmly denied all allegations involving his daughter, stating clearly that nothing inappropriate ever happened under his supervision. He argued that if anything had truly occurred, it would have been reported long ago and addressed by the authorities.
In an emotional moment during the service, he called his children forward and asked them directly if he had ever behaved inappropriately toward them. According to the pastor, they denied the allegations and described the claims as baseless. He concluded by saying that the incident had caused him immense emotional and mental distress, and the past years had been exceedingly traumatic for him.
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