Dr Chris OKAFOR and wife, Pearl returning to prophetic duty recently
The curtains drew open once more on the drama-filled life of Dr. Chris Okafor, a trojan and founder of the Grace Nation Church International. A month after scandal rocked his pulpit, the pastor returned to the altar, his all-white ensemble a stark contrast to the shadows that had threatened to engulf him. The congregation, still reeling from the aftershocks of allegations and counter-allegations, rose as one to welcome him back – a sea of expectant faces, eager to see if their shepherd would emerge unscathed from the crucible of controversy.
Sunday, February 1, 2026 was therefore not an ordinary day. Just like how the second month of the year unfolded like a canvas waiting for the brushstrokes of destiny, Okafor stepped out like a man remolded, reborn, ready to paint his narrative anew.
The road to this moment had been paved with whispers of immorality, infidelity, and even the macabre – a tale of a man brought low by the very faith he preached. Actress Doris Ogala’s explosive allegations had sparked a media firestorm, with Very Dark Man (VDM) amplifying the claims before backing down in the face of evidentiary drought.
The pastor’s estranged wife, Angela Bessem Okafor, had added her voice to the chorus, accusing him of domestic violence and infidelity. Even a daughter had momentarily joined the fray, only to recant her words later. It was a mess of Shakespearean proportions, with reputations torn asunder and faith tested.
But Dr. Okafor was undeterred. With his new wife, Pearl, by his side, he took the fight to the devil, vowing to continue his mission to ‘depopulate the kingdom of darkness and win souls for Jesus.’ His words, laced with conviction, seemed to resonate with the faithful, who erupted into applause and ululations as he took the stage.
As he stood before them, resplendent in white, it was clear that this was more than just a return to the pulpit – it was a defiant declaration of faith, a refusal to be defined by the scandals that had sought to consume him.
Was there any doubts that his flock would stand by him? No. Not with how he has shown himself to be an ardent practitioner of what he preached for more than two decades of activity in God’s vineyard. Sunday’s roar of approval spoke volumes about how dearly they valued their shepherd, and how much they were willing to approve his show of penitence for whatever contrived offence allegedly committed.
The doubting Thomases still exist, of course. But from the spontaneous response of the congregation to his comeback, no one could argue that they were willing to give him the benefit of the doubt — to believe that the man who had brought them so much joy and hope was more than the sum of his mistakes.
The drama, however, is far from over. There are court cases pending. The final route to foreclosure — where every accusation, every allegation, every ill-advised taunts, assumptions and misrepresentations will be accounted for.
Then, there will be vindication. And redemption. And restoration. But above all else, the focus must be kept. Satan, the devil must not be allowed to think he got away with his grand plan to derail God’s mission to save lost souls through His servant. The work must go on!
“We are not deterred. We have to advance and go forward. The mandate cannot be silenced. It must speak. Jesus said, “I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail over it. We will keep depopulating the kingdom of darkness. We promise Satan and his kingdom total war, carnage.”
The message is unmistakable. The one they call the “Generational Prophet” is on a mission. Who can stop him?
