Popular Nigerian cleric, Pastor Chris Okafor, and his wife, Pearl, have publicly responded following a controversial leak of a private bedroom photograph by Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala. The couple chose to share elegant new photos from a wedding shoot, projecting an image of unity and calm amidst the growing online scandal.
The Leak and the Royal Response
On December 19, 2025, actress Doris Ogala sparked a major buzz on social media after she posted a private image of Pastor Chris Okafor on her Instagram page. The photo, described as rare and intimate, allegedly showed the preacher shirtless in his bedroom applying deodorant. Ogala claimed in her caption that the picture was taken after certain activities in the cleric's bedroom, though she did not specify who was with him.
In what many interpreted as a direct but silent response, Pastor Okafor and his wife, Pearl, shortly took to their own social media to share stunning new pictures. The couple dazzled in a royal purple indigenous outfit, striking confident poses together in a professional wedding photoshoot. Their post, which showed no direct acknowledgment of the leak, was widely seen as a move to display marital solidarity and disregard for the unfolding drama.
Doris Ogala's Allegations and Promised Revelations
The actress did not stop at sharing the single image. Doris Ogala hinted that more revelations were forthcoming. She alleged that she possessed a full video related to the incident that she plans to release. Furthermore, she claimed that another woman, whom Pastor Okafor had allegedly promised marriage, sent her a video which she also intends to make public.
Ogala had previously granted an interview where she detailed how she met Pastor Chris Okafor, mentioning encounters both in their village and in Lagos, and even sharing names and addresses of places they frequented. These claims have added layers of complexity and speculation to the ongoing situation.
Netizens React with Mixed Comments
As of now, Pastor Chris Okafor has not issued any direct statement addressing Doris Ogala's claims. However, the couple's coordinated photoshoot has drawn a flood of reactions from social media users. Comments gathered online show a mix of skepticism, support, and outright mockery.
Some users focused on the wife, with one asking, "Is she a Yoruba girl?" while another commented, "Anya half past 4 hope you keep this one for good." Others referenced past controversies, with a user named dahcoochiehub recalling, "That woman wey them use plan miracle wey her hand bend come straight ? Abeg I no fit laugh."
The actress also faced direct comments, with user its_katchy stating, "Doris don dream of this photoshoot tire, No way," suggesting the leak was driven by envy. Another user, angelapretiladii, offered a warning in Pidgin: "???? Efrebo Efrebo,you go wound oooo??....Dem no dey tell small pikin say fire fit burn,na experience go teach am."
The online sphere remains divided, with many awaiting the promised video evidence from Ogala and any potential official response from Pastor Okafor's camp. The incident highlights the intense scrutiny faced by public figures in Nigeria and the powerful role social media plays in shaping modern celebrity and religious controversies.
