Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of Grace Nation International, also known as Liberation City, has announced a temporary step back from his pulpit duties.
The announcement comes amid public scrutiny following a relationship controversy involving actress Doris Ogala, though it remains unclear if the decision is directly connected to the scandal.
Speaking during the church’s New Year service on Thursday, Okafor said four pastors from his ministry—Pastors Sylvester, Kelvin, Oliver, and Shadrach—would lead services throughout January 2026.
“We have four Sundays in January, and during each of these Sundays, Pastors Sylvester, Kelvin, Oliver, and Shadrach will minister and anoint you. While they are here, I will be resting. This is a time for a personal retreat with God and for my wife and me to rest, because since our wedding, we have not had time for rest or even a honeymoon,” he said.
The controversy began after a video surfaced showing Okafor with a younger partner. DAILY POST reports that several women, including actress Doris Ogala, accused him of making marriage promises while engaging in sexual relationships with them.
Despite the public outcry, Okafor went ahead to marry his new wife in a different church after Ogala reportedly threatened to disrupt the ceremony.
