A fresh wave of controversy has engulfed popular Nigerian pastor, Chris Okafor, following explosive allegations made by a woman claiming to be his former wife. The claims, made during an emotional live session, have ignited a firestorm of reactions across social media platforms.
Explosive Allegations from a Claimed Former Spouse
In a recent Instagram live interview that has since gone viral, a woman identified as Agnes Bessem Okafor presented herself as the former wife of the founder of Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry. She stated that she entered into matrimony with Pastor Chris Okafor when she was just 18 years old, in a ceremony officiated by pastors who she claims are still alive today.
Agnes asserted that their union, which she described as professionally conducted, produced four biological children. She accused the cleric of attempting to deny the existence of both the marriage and their children, branding such behavior as disgraceful and damaging to the Christian faith.
Details of the Marriage and Accusations of Deceit
According to her detailed account, Agnes left the marriage voluntarily because she could no longer tolerate conduct she believed brought shame to the church. She revealed a startling discovery made shortly after their wedding: a marriage certificate hidden under the bed that proved Chris Okafor had been previously married—a fact allegedly concealed from her.
"After the wedding, I discovered under the bed a wedding certificate which revealed that he was once married. I cried. I asked him, and he denied. The marriage certificate is still available," she claimed during the session.
Her allegations extended beyond marital deceit. Agnes accused Pastor Okafor of fraud, emotional abuse, and exploiting her youth. She emotionally described feeling used as a "baby-making machine" rather than valued as a true life companion. She also criticized his public apologies, suggesting they were strategic moves to garner sympathy rather than genuine acts of contrition.
Public Reaction and Wider Context
The allegations arrive amidst ongoing controversy involving the pastor and Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala, who has also made public claims against him. The convergence of these accusations has fueled intense online discourse.
Social media reactions compiled by Legit.ng show a divided but largely critical public sentiment. User @b1gshakur commented, "This man cup don really full, God is too merciful," while @preyemiebi noted, "The first day my friend took me to his church, everything he did screamed fake I never went back."
Other users questioned the dynamics of the relationship and the response from church members. @ngeeze asked, "He took you? Really? And your parents didn't marry you out and collect bride price? Abeg." @jumsss_babyyy suggested, "Normally, the man should just voluntarily step down as a pastor for now."
The scandal raises significant questions about accountability within religious institutions and has sparked a broader conversation about the personal conduct of public spiritual figures in Nigeria. As the story develops, the public awaits any formal response from Pastor Chris Okafor or his ministry regarding these grave allegations.
