In a dramatic Sunday service that has since gone viral, popular Nigerian clergyman Pastor Chris Okafor directly confronted the serious molestation allegations swirling around him, culminating in a public address by his teenage daughter.
Pastor's Emotional Account of Divorce and Custody
The senior pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry used his platform on December 28, 2025, to share intimate details of his past. He revealed that his divorce occurred when his children were very young, with his daughter being just two years old and his son, Bobo, only four.
Okafor stated the court deemed the situation grave enough to grant him full custody of the children, allowing their mother only visitation rights. He emphasized that he raised them alone for over a decade following the split. He further disclosed that his son is now 17, turning 18 in March, and his daughter, Chidera, is 15.
A significant part of his testimony involved a personal vow. "I made a promise to my children not to remarry until they were grown," the pastor told his congregation. He claimed to have honored that difficult pledge for 13 years, a period he described as filled with challenges.
Daughter's Pulpit Address and Public Scrutiny
The most anticipated moment came when Pastor Okafor called his children forward. In a move aimed at dispelling the rumors, he questioned his daughter directly about the nature of their relationship, asking if he had ever behaved inappropriately. According to the pastor, she denied the allegations, labeling them as baseless.
However, a short 44-second clip from this interaction posted online triggered a wave of skepticism. Many social media users focused intensely on the daughter's body language, suggesting she appeared uncomfortable.
Key reactions from the public include:
- @chinnyjewelry: "Let a psychologist interview her because her body language says a lot."
- @bee_amir: "She's definitely under duress."
- @cacosahair: "I'm a certified/licensed psychologist. There's a lot going on here. There was no eye contact, nothing at all. Hmmmmm."
- @martins_nwosu21: "The girl can't even look at her father in the face. Something is wrong."
Allegations of a Calculated Attack
Pastor Okafor framed the scandal as a malicious campaign that only began after he decided to start a new chapter in his life and remarry. He firmly denied all allegations involving his daughter, asserting that nothing inappropriate ever happened under his care.
He pointed a finger at his ex-wife, alleging she had openly threatened to destroy him and his church because she was angry he had moved on. "This is a calculated attempt to ruin my reputation," he declared. He argued that if any misconduct had truly occurred, it would have been reported to and addressed by authorities long ago.
The pastor concluded by describing the immense emotional and mental distress the accusations have caused him, calling the past few years exceedingly traumatic. The incident adds to previous media reports, including an interview by actress Doris Ogala, who claimed to have met the pastor on several occasions.
