Televangelist Chris Okafor Seeks Tighter Oversight of Nigeria’s Digital Space
Kehinde Adeleye
Televangelist and founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, Dr Chris Okafor, has raised concerns about cyberbullying in Nigeria, urging stronger regulation of the country’s digital space.
Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos on Thursday, Okafor expressed frustration over the activities of bloggers and social media influencers, accusing some of spreading unverified information that damages reputations.
The cleric’s comments come in the wake of allegations made by Nollywood actress Doris Ogala in November 2025. Ogala claimed that Okafor had failed to honour a long-standing relationship and marriage promise and made serious accusations, including involvement in the death of her brother and burying human remains at the altar of his church in Ojodu, Lagos.
Responding to the controversy, Okafor described the online attacks as deeply hurtful, saying many bloggers and influencers spread “fabulous lies” without giving him a chance to respond.
“It is so sad that most of the so-called influencers often collude with people to create stories that attract traffic to their blogs,” he said. “Many Nigerians have suffered and are still suffering from these lies, which destroy the image of innocent people. Very few are arrested or prosecuted, while the majority escape accountability.”
Okafor called on the National Assembly to introduce laws regulating online activities, ensuring offenders are punished as a deterrent. He also urged cybercrime authorities to intensify efforts in tracking digital offences and bringing perpetrators to justice.
Reflecting on his personal experience, he lamented the willingness of the public and media to accept allegations without verification or critical scrutiny.
“Nigeria must safeguard its internet space to ensure that innocent citizens are not shattered by falsehoods that demean their image,” he added.
