Amid weeks of public controversy and legal drama, fresh developments have emerged in the ongoing dispute involving a Nollywood actress and a Lagos-based clergyman.
A video that recently went viral on social media captured an emotional moment in which the actress was seen kneeling to plead with her estranged husband, after which the pair embraced and appeared reconciled. The development comes against the backdrop of a highly publicised relationship scandal linked to Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of Grace Nation International, also known as Liberation City.
The actress had previously alleged that her marriage collapsed due to her involvement with the cleric. She also claimed that the relationship with Okafor spanned about eight years, accusing him of abandoning her to marry another woman. Over the past weeks, she repeatedly took to social media to call out the pastor, a move that escalated the matter into a legal dispute.
Reports indicate that the actress was arrested by the Lagos State Police Command over allegations of defamation. Following her arrest, she disclosed that Okafor allegedly met with her privately at the police station and appealed for forgiveness. She further claimed that, as part of a peace arrangement, she demanded a house from the cleric.
However, the truce appeared short-lived. Days later, the actress accused Okafor of giving her only $10,000, which she described as inadequate, and vowed to expose what she referred to as his alleged criminal activities. The renewed accusations reignited public interest and criticism surrounding the cleric.
In response to the growing controversy, Pastor Okafor reportedly stepped aside from active pastoral duties, temporarily handing over leadership responsibilities to subordinate pastors within his ministry. The situation further drew the attention of law enforcement authorities.
Most recently, the Lagos State Police confirmed that the pastor was invited for questioning as part of ongoing investigations into the allegations leveled against him. As the matter unfolds, public attention remains fixed on both the legal implications and the personal reconciliations emerging from the scandal.