Fresh controversy has trailed the wedding of popular Nigerian pastor, Chris Okafor, as social media reactions continue to snowball amid his unresolved public spat with Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala.
The actress had recently accused the cleric of abruptly ending what she described as an eight-year secret relationship to pursue marriage with another woman, despite allegedly promising to marry her. The claims ignited widespread debate online after purported private chats between the pair were leaked, fuelling allegations of an illicit sexual relationship.
While some commentators condemned the pastor for conduct seen as unbecoming of a religious leader, others turned their criticism on Ogala, questioning her decision to remain in a prolonged, allegedly clandestine affair.
Tensions escalated further after Ogala reportedly attempted suicide, an incident that drew fresh attention to the saga. She subsequently vowed to disrupt Okafor’s wedding and publicly demanded a house as compensation for the years she claimed to have invested in the relationship.
Despite the controversy, photographs from the wedding ceremony — reportedly held on Tuesday — have now surfaced online and are rapidly gaining traction. The images have triggered another wave of reactions, with many social media users expressing disbelief that the bride went ahead with the marriage in the midst of what they described as glaring red flags.
Adding another layer to the unfolding drama is Okafor’s marital history. The pastor divorced his former wife, Bessem Okafor, in 2014 following allegations of domestic abuse and assault — claims that have resurfaced as critics reassess his personal life in light of the current allegations.
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