Nigeria, Jan. 2 -- Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry in Lagos, has announced a decision concerning his role as the presiding pastor amid growing controversies involving his ex-wife, Bessem, and actress Doris Ogala.

In 2025, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Ms Ogala accused Okafor of breaking promises of marriage, causing emotional distress, and other allegations.

Ms Bessem, his ex-wife, in turn, alleged that he subjected her to physical assault, while denying the claims of adultery Mr Okafor levelled against her.

Amid these controversies, Mr Okafor announced during a church service, captured in a video that went viral on Friday, that he has stepped aside as pastor.

He said: "We have four Sundays in Ja...