Founder of Grace Nation Bible Ministry, Pastor Chris Okafor, has reportedly issued a public apology following allegations leveled against him by Nollywood actress Doris Ogala.
In a video shared by Ogala on Facebook on Sunday, the cleric was seen kneeling before members of his congregation as he expressed regret over what he described as past mistakes.
The apology comes after the actress accused Pastor Chris of ending their relationship and marrying another woman despite allegedly assuring her of marriage.
Although he denied several of the claims made against him, Pastor Chris said he was sorry to anyone who felt hurt by his actions.
“I am not joining issues,” he said, referring specifically to Doris Ogala. “Mistakes have been made in the past, and I tender my apology to everybody. But everything that was said is not true. There are so many lies in most of the things that were said.”
He nonetheless emphasized his readiness to reconcile and compensate anyone he may have wronged.
“To Doris Ogala, I will apologize, and I also apologize to everyone. I am ready to make a restitution to anyone and anybody, any lady, anywhere I’ve offended,” he said.
The pastor further acknowledged his human flaws and appealed for forgiveness and prayers, telling the congregation that he had entered what he described as a “new beginning” after guidance from senior Christian leaders he called “fathers of faith.”
“I’m kneeling down before everyone and before the church. Forgive me. You can judge me. Pray for me,” he added.
