Televangelist and founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, Dr Chris Okafor, has voiced concerns over what he described as rampant 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 bloggers and social media influencers, accusing many of spreading unverified information that damages reputations.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that in November 2025, Nollywood actress Doris Ogala alleged that Okafor had been involved in a long-term relationship with her and failed to marry her as promised. Ogala also accused the cleric of killing her brother and burying the head of an unidentified person at his church in the Ojodu area of Lagos State.
Reacting to the allegations, Okafor said the most painful aspect was how bloggers and influencers attacked him without proof or giving him the chance to respond.
“It is so sad that most of the so-called influencers we have often connived with people to come up with fabulous lies to attract traffic to their blogs,” he said.
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“Many Nigerians have suffered and are still suffering from the lies of bloggers and most often, they get away with it after destroying the image of their targets. Very few times, some of the influencers were arrested and dragged to court but 90 per cent of them often go free for far-fetched lies against people. Nigeria must find a way to safeguard its internet space, especially to ensure that innocent citizens do not get shattered over lies, demeaning their image,” Okafor added.
The pastor also called on the National Assembly to introduce laws regulating online activity and ensuring offenders are punished, sending a warning to others. He further urged cybercrime authorities to intensify efforts to track digital offences and bring perpetrators to justice.
Reflecting on his personal experience, Okafor lamented the lack of critical questioning by bloggers and the public before accepting allegations against him.