A prominent Nigerian Christian leader has issued a stark and public warning to the new wife of popular pastor, Chris Okafor, amid swirling controversies about their marriage. Dr. Charles Apoki, an international conference speaker, directly addressed Pearl Okafor in a video message, making serious allegations about her husband's character.
A Dire Warning About Addiction and Promiscuity
In the video, shared via his Facebook page on December 22, 2025, Dr. Apoki reacted to Pearl's expressed dreams of building a family with Pastor Okafor. The clergyman's advice was blunt and unsettling. He boldly claimed that Chris Okafor is addicted to 'copulation and immorality' and asserted that the pastor would not change his ways.
Dr. Apoki stated that reports of Okafor's promiscuity had reached him from various parts of the world, including the United States and Cameroon. He painted a challenging future for Pearl, suggesting she would be torn between maintaining a positive public image for her marriage and dealing with the private reality of a unfaithful husband.
Previous Criticism and the Wedding Controversy
This is not Dr. Charles Apoki's first intervention in the matter. He had previously expressed deep disappointment with Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo for officiating the wedding between Chris Okafor and Pearl. Apoki questioned the moral judgment behind conducting the ceremony while serious allegations against Okafor remained unresolved in the public domain.
The controversy stems from claims made by Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, who had a past relationship with Pastor Okafor. Ogala has publicly announced plans to sue the pastor, alleging he broke a marriage promise to her and instead married Pearl. She discussed these details during a live session with media personality Daddy Freeze.
Public Reaction to the Cleric's Advice
The video from Dr. Apoki has sparked a wave of reactions from Nigerians online. Comments compiled from social media show a divided public, with some questioning the cleric's approach and others siding with his message.
One user, Hope Joseph Joe, reacted with confusion, asking, "My brother.... what kind of talk be this Na?" Another commenter, Okeimute Emuobosa, wondered if the doctor had become an "Assistant Jesus."
However, some commentators believed Pearl might be aware of the situation but chose the marriage for other reasons. Asika Igbokwe noted, "Some ladies are ready to stay in such marriage as long as there's money and affluence... She's just carried away by the money." Another user, Mayaki-Obende Blessing, succinctly remarked, "She no go hear. She Don win jackpot."
Others, like Steve Paul, lamented the role of social media, stating, "Social media has done more harm than gud. So this is how an elder can advise a newly wedded couple." A more optimistic view came from Adewumi Zainab, who suggested the pastor might strive to make his new marriage work to disprove the allegations.
The situation remains a hot topic in Nigerian entertainment and religious circles, highlighting ongoing debates about morality, celebrity culture, and the personal lives of public figures.
