Doris Ogala Rejects $10,000 Settlement from Pastor Chris Okafor, Vows to Speak Her Truth
Renowned Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has publicly rejected a $10,000 settlement offered by Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of Grace Nation Bible Ministry, insisting that she will not compromise her truth.
Ogala disclosed the development in a video recorded on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, and shared on her Instagram page on Saturday morning. According to the actress, Pastor Okafor not only brought the money as a supposed settlement but also urged her to publicly retract her claims and blame other pastors for the controversy.
“Chris, you’ve seen me finish ooo. Honestly, you have seen me finish. This $10,000—$5,000 last night and $5,000 this afternoon—will never be a transaction of anything in my life or any part of my body,” Ogala said in the video. “He wanted me to say that other pastors sent me to fight him. Come on, you want me to take a fool? After all that I have said? I will not lie on any pastor or put it on any pastor’s head.”
The actress explained that while she deliberately collected the money to expose the attempt at manipulation, it does not change the truth of her claims. She further emphasized that she is protected by her faith and will not be intimidated.
The dispute between Ogala and Okafor has garnered widespread attention online, particularly after Ogala accused the pastor of failing to fulfill his marriage promise to her. This latest development comes amid ongoing “table talks” that were reportedly intended to resolve the matter privately.
Opinion: Ogala’s firm stance underscores a broader conversation about accountability, power, and gender dynamics in public disputes involving influential figures. In rejecting the settlement, she is sending a powerful message about integrity and the courage to stand by one’s truth—an example that resonates far beyond the entertainment industry. In a society where silencing or paying off individuals is often a tool to avoid scrutiny, Ogala’s decision may inspire others to speak out rather than succumb to coercion.
