Religious leader clashes with influencer culture after wild accusations, pushing Nigeria toward tighter online rules.
Cyberbullying pushback from a megachurch leader
Cyberbullying pushback from a megachurch leader
- Dr Chris Okafor, founder of Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, blasted influencer-driven pile-ons.
- He spoke during a press briefing in Lagos on Thursday.
- He said bloggers recycle unchecked claims, then torch reputations for clicks.
- He urged the National Assembly to tighten digital laws and punish offenders.
- Doris Ogala accused Dr Chris Okafor of a secret relationship and a broken marriage promise.
- She claimed he caused her brother’s death, then hid evidence at his church altar.
- She pointed to the Ojodu church location during the accusations.
- The claims surfaced publicly in November 2025.
- Dr Chris Okafor said influencers attacked him without proof or reply.
- He argued viral lies travel faster than basic fact-checking.
- He said most accused targets never see real legal consequences.
- He wants cybercrime agencies to chase offenders harder.