Doris Ogala’s Cry for Help Exposes Pastor Chris Okafor’s Unfulfilled Marriage Vows

She almost didn’t make it to sunrise.

Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, the fiery screen diva known for her no-nonsense roles and even fiercer off-screen persona, was rushed to a private hospital in Lagos in the early hours of Saturday, December 13, after ingesting a dangerous quantity of substances in what sources close to her describe as a deliberate act of despair.

The trigger? A pastor’s promise that turned to dust. For over two years, Doris had been deeply entangled in a relationship with Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, also known as Liberation City, a fast-growing Pentecostal outfit with branches in Lagos and Abuja.

What started as spiritual counselling during a low point in her life—post a messy public fallout with Uche Elendu and financial strains—blossomed into romance.

The prophet, married to Bessem Okafor and had children, allegedly assured Doris that God had revealed her as his “divine second wife.” He promised to formalise the union, pay her bride price, and build a life together—once he sorted his “spiritual battles” with his first family.

Insiders say Doris poured everything in. She funded church projects, bought cars for the ministry, supported the prophet’s children, and even relocated closer to his base in Ogun State for easier access.

Friends warned her: “He’s a user. He’s married.” But Doris, 48 and longing for stability after years of single motherhood and industry betrayals, believed the visions. “He told me I was his Ruth, that God said wait,” a close friend quoted her saying in tears.

The breaking point came last month. Prophet Chris reportedly ghosted her after she pressed for the promised marriage introduction. Calls went unanswered—messages seen, no reply.

Then came the bombshell: whispers reached Doris that the pastor had quietly married another woman—a younger congregant—in a private ceremony abroad. “She felt used, discarded like trash after giving her all,” the source told TheCityCeleb.

“The betrayal broke her completely.” On Friday night, alone in her Lekki apartment, Doris live-streamed a cryptic video: eyes swollen, voice trembling. “Some men of God are demons in agbada. They will use you and dump you. I trusted the wrong person.”

She ended with, “If anything happens to me, hold Prophet Chris Okafor responsible.” Hours later, a neighbour found her unconscious. Emergency services rushed her to the hospital, where doctors pumped her stomach and stabilised her.

By Sunday, Doris was awake but fragile. She posted a short update: “I’m alive by God’s grace. Thank you for the prayers. The devil almost won, but God said no.”

No direct mention of the pastor, but the comment section exploded—fans tagging Prophet Chris‘ ministry pages, demanding answers. Some shared alleged voice notes of him sweet-talking Doris, promising “our wedding next year.”

Prophet Chris Okafor has gone radio silent. His church’s official Instagram disabled comments after the backlash. A senior pastor released a vague statement: “We are praying for Sister Doris Ogala‘s quick recovery. The man of God is in a closed retreat and cannot be reached.”

The drama has reignited old flames. In 2022, Doris publicly clashed with colleague Uche Elendu, accusing her of snatching her ex and spreading lies.

Many now link the current crisis to lingering trust issues from that saga. “Doris has been through too much,” actress Tonto Dikeh posted in solidarity. “Men of God should stop playing with people’s hearts.”

Mental health advocates have seized the moment, urging celebrities to seek professional therapy over spiritual manipulation. “Pastors are not therapists,” one expert noted on Arise TV.

“When faith becomes control, it’s dangerous.” Doris is now under close watch, surrounded by family and a few trusted friends like Destiny Etiko and Junior Pope‘s widow, who have been at her bedside.

She’s expected to be discharged soon, but will undergo counselling. From altar promises to hospital beds—one woman’s faith turned weapon against her. In an industry where love is scripted, and trust is rare, Doris Ogala‘s pain is a cautionary tale too real for the screen.

When prophets fail, who catches the broken?