- Chris Okafor, advised to step down temporarily due to controversy from allegations by actress Doris Ogala.
- Okafor publicly apologized to Ogala during a church service on December 28.
- Ossai Ovie Success, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, praised Okafor’s public apology as commendable.
Chris Okafor has been advised to temporarily step down from his position as the senior pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry amid the controversy that followed allegations made by actress Doris Ogala.
Responding to Okafor’s public apology to Ogala during a church service on Sunday, December 28, Ossai Ovie Success, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, described the gesture as commendable.
“Pastor Chris Okafor should step aside as a pastor for 3 months. I watched his video of apology to Doris Ogala which is commendable. I love his boldness of apologising publicly and admitting to his mistakes as a pastor. Apology has been made and accepted,” he said.
Ossai, however, stressed that the cleric should vacate the pulpit for three months by handing over leadership of the church to allow time for reflection and seeking forgiveness.
“This self-discipline will allow him to return with renewed anointing. As the founder of the church, he’s not above discipline. Stepping down will demonstrate accountability and integrity,” he said.
The media aide further noted, “If a junior pastor faced similar allegations, they’d likely face suspension, so it’s fitting for Pastor Chris Okafor to take a temporary leave.”
“Stepping aside temporarily would demonstrate his commitment to accountability, integrity, and humility essential values for effective leadership. This period of self-discipline would allow him to return with renewed anointing and purpose. His actions will speak louder than words. I am really disappointed,” he added.
Read some comments below:
@Prince Happy Slade:”For what reason should he step aside? Your secret sin might even be worst than his own, you don’t have right to judge him when God and the church forgive him.”
@Adams Michael:”Where did you see that in the Bible, did David in the Bible step aside as a prophet, what happened to the scripture which says, a righteous man shall seven times and rise seven times, pls keep that to urself.”
@The Wilsons:”I’m not sure you listened to everything he said because if you did, you will rest. I want to believe you are just creating content.”
@James Onyirofie:”many shall be deceived.What okafor need is repentance and for him to accept Jesus as his personal lord and saviour.he has not have encounter with Christ.”
@Wisdom Bosco Harry”For him own church?”
@Chris Domin:”I guess he should be excommunicated for 90 days…. The old church use to do it … So he can’t be above the church rules and regulations…”
