Ogala to Okafor: I Forgive You, But I Do Not Lie

The high-stakes drama between Nollywood actress Doris Ogala and Pastor Chris Okafor has taken a fresh turn as the actress rejected the clergyman’s assertion that her claims were fabricated. While Ogala expressed a willingness to forgive the founder of Grace Nation Bible Ministry following his public apology, she drew a firm line at the suggestion that she had been untruthful about their alleged nine-year relationship and his broken promise of marriage.

The controversy reached a fever pitch over the weekend when Pastor Okafor, during a service at his church, knelt before his congregation in a public display of remorse. The preacher admitted to making “mistakes in the past” and offered a general apology to anyone he may have offended, specifically naming Ogala in his plea for forgiveness. However, the olive branch came with a significant caveat: the pastor maintained that “so many lies” were embedded in the flurry of allegations that have dominated social media for weeks.

Ogala was quick to fire back, utilizing her Facebook page to clarify her position on the matter. She stated that while she accepts the apology, she has a fundamental problem with being labeled a liar. “I don’t lie,” the actress asserted, doubling down on her narrative that the preacher betrayed their long-standing intimacy by marrying another woman, Pearl, despite years of assurances that she would be his bride.

The conflict has moved far beyond a mere war of words on social media and into the realm of legal and criminal proceedings. Earlier this month, Ogala, through her legal team at Synergy Law Partners, served the cleric with a demand for N1 billion in compensation. The notice cited severe emotional distress, reputational damage, and psychological trauma resulting from the alleged breach of marriage promise.

The situation turned even more volatile when Ogala was arrested at her home on December 20, 2025, during a live-streamed interview. The arrest followed her sharing of a private “bedroom photo” which she claimed depicted the pastor in a compromising state. Although she was released two days later, the actress has since alleged that the arrest was an attempt at intimidation, claiming she was denied access to her lawyer and held in isolation.

Pastor Okafor’s legal team has previously dismissed the actress’s claims as “laughable” and “blackmail,” even as the preacher himself has now opted for a more conciliatory tone in the pulpit. During his Sunday address, he spoke of a willingness to make restitution, a move that some observers interpret as an attempt to de-escalate a scandal that has begun to draw in other family members and social media activists.

Adding another layer to the complex dispute are reports of new allegations surfacing from within the pastor’s own circles. Reports suggest that children associated with the preacher have come forward with their own grievances, complicating the narrative of a simple “scorned lover” and suggesting deeper fissures within the ministry’s internal structure.

For Ogala, the N1 billion demand remains a symbolic and literal price for what she describes as her “wasted years.” She has consistently maintained that she left her previous marriage at Okafor’s insistence, only to be abandoned when he found a new partner. The actress has also alleged that the pastor attempted to offer her a $10,000 settlement to retract her claims—an offer she reportedly rejected in favor of her “truth.”

The public’s attention remains fixed on whether this “forgiveness” will translate into a withdrawal of the legal suit. If the pastor persists in his claim that Ogala’s story is built on lies, the actress has hinted that she is prepared to release further evidence to protect her integrity. She recently warned that she would reveal the details of their private peace talks if the “blackmailer” label is not officially retracted by the pastor’s legal counsel.

As it stands, the standoff remains a stalemate of character. While the pastor kneels for forgiveness, the actress stands tall on her credibility. With a 21-day ultimatum for the N1 billion payment still looming, the battle between the “Generational Prophet” and the Nollywood star is far from over. The coming weeks will determine if this is a moment of genuine reconciliation or merely a temporary ceasefire before a full-blown courtroom war.