Senior Pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, Chris Okafor, has strongly condemned what he described as rampant cyberbullying in Nigeria, urging the Federal Government and National Assembly to introduce stricter laws to regulate the country’s online space.
Speaking during a press conference held in Lagos on Thursday, the clergyman expressed deep concern over the activities of bloggers and online influencers, whom he accused of spreading unverified and damaging stories in the pursuit of traffic and engagement.
According to Okafor, many so-called influencers deliberately publish false allegations without making any effort to verify facts or seek clarification from the accused persons.
“It is so sad that most of the so-called influencers we have often connived with people to come up with fabulous lies just to attract traffic to their blogs,” he said.
The pastor lamented that countless Nigerians have had their reputations ruined by online falsehoods, with little or no consequences for those responsible.
“Many Nigerians have suffered and are still suffering from the lies of bloggers, and most often, they get away with it after destroying the image of their targets,” he added.
Okafor specifically referenced allegations made against him in November 2025 by Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, who accused him of being involved in a long-term affair, murder, and allegedly burying a human head at his church altar. He described the claims as baseless and malicious, stressing that many bloggers rushed to publish the story without proper investigation.
He also addressed issues involving his family, explaining that his ex-wife and daughter had reportedly approached a blogger, demanding ₦80 million for school fees and upkeep abroad. According to him, this was despite a divorce judgment delivered in 2014, which granted him custody of the children.
Expressing frustration, Okafor questioned the impact of such false narratives on ordinary Nigerians who lack the platform or resources to defend themselves.
“If, as a pastor, I can survive these lies, what happens to an average Nigerian? In the 55 years of my existence on earth, I have never been arrested for any crime or offence. It is so sad how far people can go just to destroy,” he said.
The cleric called on the National Assembly to urgently enact laws that would regulate Nigeria’s cyberspace and protect citizens from online defamation. He also urged cybercrime agencies and the cyber police to actively trace and prosecute individuals who spread false information online.
Okafor concluded by reassuring his church members and Nigerians at large that the truth would eventually come to light, insisting that those responsible for spreading lies and misinformation would ultimately be held accountable.
Published by Ejoh Caleb
