Senior Pastor Chris Okafor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministries has publicly addressed the escalating controversy surrounding him, choosing to frame the intense online criticism as a form of spiritual warfare. His comments come in the wake of a leaked audio recording released by social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan.
The Allegations and the Spiritual Response
The core of the controversy stems from an audio recording featuring a woman who claims to be Pastor Okafor's daughter. In the recording, she levies serious accusations against the cleric. While Okafor has previously denied paternity and questioned the credibility of these claims, the circulation of the audio on social media platforms has fueled persistent public debate.
Speaking to his congregation, Pastor Okafor moved the discussion away from the specific allegations and into the realm of the spiritual. He described the recent wave of attacks targeting him and other religious leaders as "spiritual assaults" orchestrated by what he termed "demons on assignment." He argued that the ultimate goal of these attacks is to "strike the shepherd" in order to scatter the congregation.
A Warning to the Flock: Your Blessings Are at Stake
Pastor Okafor issued a stern warning to his followers, directly linking their spiritual and material well-being to their defense of his character. He insisted that when a "genuinely innocent" man of God is persecuted, the attack is not confined to the individual pastor.
"Every time you see a man of God who is genuinely innocent, and they’re persecuting, it’s not just an attack on him, it’s an attack on you," he declared. According to his sermon, such assaults tamper with the blessings of church members and block the divine guidance meant to help them navigate life's challenges. "It is your blessing that is being attacked. It is your help they are attacking," he emphasized.
Public Backlash and Legal Developments
The pastor's spiritual framing of the issue has met with mixed reactions online. Some social media users have criticized his message as a form of manipulation and brainwashing, arguing that not every preacher is a genuine man of God and that such rhetoric can be used to shield leaders from accountability.
This controversy is also unfolding in the legal arena. Legit.ng previously reported that Pastor Okafor's legal team has sent a formal letter to VeryDarkMan, demanding a public apology for alleged defamatory publications. In a bold counter, VeryDarkMan has reportedly dared the cleric to tell the truth and insisted on DNA tests for the women claiming to be his daughters.
The situation remains a major topic of discussion, highlighting the ongoing tension between public accountability for religious figures and the deeply held beliefs of their congregants.
