In a dramatic escalation of an ongoing social media saga, Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has issued a blunt 24-hour ultimatum to Senior Pastor Chris Okafor. The demand centres on a defamation lawsuit the cleric filed against controversial social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan.
The Ultimatum and Its Conditions
Ogala delivered her stern message via a video posted on her Instagram handle on December 26, 2025. She explicitly demanded that Pastor Okafor withdraw his legal action against VeryDarkMan and issue a public apology within a strict 24-hour deadline. She framed failure to comply as a risk that would lead to further exposure, intensifying public scrutiny of the clergyman.
Her intervention came shortly after Pastor Okafor's legal team confirmed plans to proceed with the lawsuit. The case stems from allegations made online by a woman identified as Miss Chi, who claimed to be the pastor's biological daughter. Okafor has consistently denied this claim, insisting that DNA evidence disproves the paternity allegation.
Reframing the Legal Battle
Ogala's public entry has significantly shifted the narrative surrounding the lawsuit. What initially appeared as a straightforward legal defence against defamation has been recast. The actress questioned the motive behind the lawsuit in her video, implicitly portraying it as an act of intimidation rather than a legitimate defence of reputation.
This is not Ogala's first public entanglement with the pastor. She had previously alleged a romantic involvement with Okafor spanning several years. She claimed he promised to marry her and encouraged her to leave her former marriage, adding a layer of personal history to the current conflict.
Starkly Contrasting Positions
Pastor Chris Okafor's representatives maintain a firm stance. They argue that the cleric is a victim of sustained defamation, cyber harassment, and false narratives propagated under the guise of online activism. The legal action against VeryDarkMan is positioned as a necessary step to protect his personal integrity and ministerial reputation from what they deem untrue allegations.
Meanwhile, social media reactions to Ogala's ultimatum have been mixed and fervent. User @poshkingeze noted, "Auntie social media is not court, take this matter to court and the law will take its cause." Another user, @bles.sed8162, humorously warned, "Lawyer don finally put Chris for wahala... is better to have issues with bandit than vdm."
The controversy traces back to Miss Chi's viral interviews with VeryDarkMan, where she detailed her claims. In a related audio clip posted on Instagram, a woman named Precious, alleged to be the same Miss Chi, narrated events that forced her to flee Pastor Okafor's household in 2020. She alleged unequal treatment compared to other children in the home, describing an incident that left her traumatised.
As the 24-hour clock ticks down, the public awaits Pastor Chris Okafor's response. Will he adhere to Doris Ogala's demands and withdraw the lawsuit, or will he proceed with legal action, potentially triggering the "further exposure" she hinted at? The standoff has captivated Nigerian social media, blending elements of celebrity drama, religious authority, and digital-age activism into a potent national conversation.
