A Nigerian woman has shared a detailed account of her visit to the church of popular pastor, Chris Okafor, in 2016, describing it as a divine escape from practices she found unsettling. Her testimony comes amid ongoing controversy involving the pastor and Nollywood actress Doris Ogala.
A Visit for the Fruit of the Womb
The woman, who shared her story on TikTok under the handle @akreflections, stated that she visited the church in 2016 while "believing God for the fruit of the womb." She was seeking divine intervention for childbirth. Intrigued by the pastor's reputation and the "kind of things he does," she decided to attend a service, despite her husband's strong objections.
"I was in that church and I saw with my eyes some of the things they’re talking about," she revealed in her video, alluding to the controversies often associated with the cleric.
"A Narrow Escape" and Church Instructions
The woman emphatically credited God for her situation, stating it was a "narrow escape" because she did not fully immerse herself in the church's prescribed activities. "Na God save me... I didn’t go too deep into the things they were telling me to do," she asserted.
She disclosed that she was instructed to undergo a specific "deliverance" process but refused. "I just said no, I don’t want to do this thing. I didn’t do it," she said. Her husband's disapproval also played a key role, as he was unhappy about her visit but allowed it for peace to reign.
Alleged Segregation and "Sizing Up" of Members
In more startling claims, the woman described an atmosphere of assessment within the church. She alleged that Pastor Chris Okafor told her to bring her husband and informed her about special oils for sale, like "oil of favor" and "back to sender."
She further claimed the church practiced a form of segregation based on perceived financial status. "In that church, they have a place where people from the diaspora sit. People sit apart. That’s when they weigh you, weigh your pocket," she alleged. According to her, the church leadership would "play on your intelligence" and "size you up" upon sight.
The video has sparked significant reactions online, with many users sharing their own perspectives on modern church practices in Nigeria.
