Nigeria, March 5 -- The founder of Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, Chris Okafor, has withdrawn the apology he previously offered to actress Doris Ogala and other women he said he "wronged in the past."

On 28 December 2025, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Okafor bowed to mounting public pressure and apologised following allegations of an unfulfilled marriage promise and other claims levelled against him by Ms Ogala.

However, in a video that went viral and was obtained by this newspaper on Wednesday, recorded during one of his church services, the cleric said his apology was widely misconstrued.

He stated that he acted under significant pressure from individuals within his circle, specifically naming Matthew Ashimolowo, Senio...