For some weeks, the Nigerian social media space has been ignited with a series of explosive details and developments involving the General Overseer of Grace Nation International (formerly, Liberation City), Pastor Chris Okafor with the popular Nollywood actress Doris Ogala. The reports about the duo were coming out massively ever since the breakout of the incident earlier in December. The Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala who appeared live in a video on her social handle to attack the pastor over some allegations has now taken the matter too far from the scene.
The video which started as a prefatory and heartbreaking story has now turned into a legal warfare as Dorris Ogala demands N1 billion. A live-streamed police arrest, and an alleged high-stakes paternity scandal which now involves the prominent social media activist popularly known as VeryDarkMan, VDM. Here is a brief and comprehensive report of the genesis of the turbulent development and the aftermaths of what has taken turn so far.
1. The Wedding Engagement Crisis Of Chris Okafor
Possibly, the general public might not even come to know the whole story about this development until the marriage saga. The saga reached a boiling point of hotness when in mid-December, 2025, pastor Chris Okafor officially tied the knot with his new bride, Pearl Okafor. While the photos of the new marriage were making waves online with a series of comments and reactions on both sides, Doris Ogala took to the photos of the glamorous ceremony that was trending online, slamming it down in a video released on her handle with a bitter expression written all over her face and speech.
She explained that she had been in a committed relationship with the pastor since 2017. A relationship of almost nine years with the hope of getting married has now crashed. She alleged that the pastor had promised her marriage and was even advised by him to terminate her initial relationship, which she did, and later in the years, the pastor shut down his promise and words of assurance, only for her to wake up to the news flying around. Doris Ogala claimed that she never noticed the coming of the development as she was not informed.
2. The Lawsuit Saga And Case
Following the successful conduct of the wedding ceremony. Doris Ogala did not merely stop at the online video which she made as a revelation. She took the ground as a legal battle. She took to her legal team, Synergy Law Partners, she issued a formal demand notice to Pastor Chris Okafor. She was seeking N1 billion in damages for, such as, “Breach of promise to marry, emotional, reputational, and psychological effects, the public disgrace she went through, the moment the relationship crashed.” The notice was given to the cleric under the space of 21 days before the full-scale court trial should Pastor Chris Okafor fail to do the appropriate.
3. The Live-Streamed Arrest by Security Operatives
In a twist of events, Dorris Ogala was reportedly arrested by the Nigerian Police Force on December 20th, 2025. She was in the middle of a live session at the moment of her arrest. Thousands of watchers watched in real-time as officers were seen in her home. Meanwhile, the Nigeria Police Force has released Nollywood actress Doris Ogala in Lagos after rearresting her in Abuja shortly following her bail, SaharaReporters had it.
Ogala was brought to Lagos by a police team from the Zone 2 Command. The incident of her arrest was escalated after the actress’s lawyer, Marshal Abubakar tried to document the police’s action. Reports had it that the lawyer was badly treated by the police and had his phones seized as he accompanied Ogala down to Lagos State. Though, the actress was later released after being bailed.
The details that keep developing, suggest that the arrest was linked to allegations of cyber defamation and the sharing of private images. While the passionate followers of the pastor registered that Ogala crossed the thick line by reportedly threatening the release of intimate contents of her with their pastor online, Ogala supporters saw this arrest as a way to get justice down to its knees and put her to silence.
However, according to verifiable news sources, following Ogala’s release, Pastor Chris Okafor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministries (also known as Grace Nation Liberation City) met with her and pleaded for peace and reconciliation. He pleaded for an end to further hostilities.
4. VeryDarkMan VDM and the Alleged Paternity Scandal
As if the Doris Ogala situation was not enough, social media activist, VeryDarkMan VDM brought another controversy into the spotlight. He shared a video of a young lady, Miss Chi, alleging that the pastor abandoned her and her siblings despite being their father.
Pastor Okafor’s legal team, led by Maxwell Okpara, hit back with a detailed press briefing on December 24. They claimed:A DNA test conducted years ago proved the children were not biologically his. The pastor’s ex-wife allegedly admitted to the infidelity after his kidnapping ordeal in the past. The pastor has issued a “DNA Challenge,” demanding that Miss Chi and her siblings undergo fresh tests to prove their claims.
5. Where Do We Stand Now?
As of late December 2025, the situation is far from over. Pastor Okafor remains resolute, addressing his congregation during thanksgiving services and stating that “the truth will surface in court.” Meanwhile, Doris Ogala remains a central figure in the conversation, with many waiting to see if she will proceed with the ₦1 billion lawsuit.
Disclaimer: This report is based on trending news and public statements from both parties. We maintain neutrality and encourage readers to await official court rulings on these matters.
