Doris Ogala: Pastor Ashimolowo Under Fire over Action at Pastor Okafor’s Wedding, "I'm Ashamed"
- Nigerian Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo has come under fire for officiating Pastor Chris Okafor’s wedding
- The controversy followed actress Doris Ogala’s claims of betrayal and broken promises against Okafor
- Social commentator Sam Dede said that Ashimolowo officiating Okafor's event would send wrong signals
Founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, has found himself drawn into a growing church controversy following his role in the wedding of Pastor Chris Okafor to his wife, Pearl.
The wedding, which went ahead despite swirling allegations, has continued to attract public attention days after actress Doris Ogala accused Okafor of betraying her after what she described as a long-term relationship that allegedly began in 2017.
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Ogala claimed she was promised marriage, only to be abandoned when news of Okafor’s wedding surfaced online.
Despite her accusations and public threats to expose details of their relationship, the cleric proceeded with the ceremony, which Pastor Ashimolowo officiated.
The development has now drawn sharp criticism from another Christian leader, Dr Charles Apoki, who expressed deep disappointment with his colleague's involvement.
In a video shared on his Facebook page, Apoki questioned the moral implications of officiating the wedding amid unresolved allegations, stating:
"I am ashamed of you. Any society that has no rules will collapse."
Pastor Ashimolowo, Okafor dragged over their conduct
According to him, religious leaders must be mindful of the signals they send to their followers, especially when controversies border on morality and integrity.
Dr Apoki went further to accuse Pastor Okafor of questionable conduct, alleging that the pastor had abandoned his wife and children while living immorally with actress Doris Ogala.
He also referenced viral social media clips in which Okafor performed what he described as false miracles, arguing that such actions damage the credibility of the Christian faith.
Apoki warned that associating openly with figures facing such allegations could suggest approval of their conduct and weaken the moral authority of the church.
To drive home his point, he cited biblical figures such as Achan, Ananias, and Sapphira, who were punished for moral failures, stressing that accountability remains a core principle of Christianity.
He also drew parallels with African traditional values, noting that communities historically distanced themselves from individuals accused of wrongdoing, stating:
"You don’t greet him. You don’t collect fire from his kitchen. You don’t trade with him. Because when you do that, you seem to approve of his conduct."
For now, neither Pastor Ashimolowo nor Pastor Okafor has publicly responded to Apoki’s comments, leaving many watching closely to see if more voices will weigh in on the unfolding church drama.
Watch the Facebook video here:
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Ashimolowo's action raises huge questions - Sam Dede
A social commentator, Sam Dede, stated that Pastor Ashimolowo officiating at Pastor Chris Okafor's sends a wrong signal.
He stated:
"As a society, we must admit that perception matters, especially when it comes to spiritual leadership. Officiating such a wedding amid unresolved allegations sends the wrong signal to congregants who look up to these men for moral guidance."
Doris Ogala leaks Pastor Okafor's unclad photo
Legit.ng also previously reported that Doris Ogala had shown she means what she said about Pastor Chris Okafor, with her divisive post.
The actress has expressed pain over what the cleric allegedly did to her, despite all the promises he made, as he married another woman.
She shared a rare bedroom picture of the cleric on her Instagram handle, which showed him shirtless, attempting to use deodorant on himself.
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