By Charles Pemu 
The Senior Pastor of Grace Nation Church, Chris Okafor, has issued a comprehensive public statement regarding his previous marriage, the custody of his children, and the recent wave of allegations leveled against him. In a detailed clarification, the clergyman revealed that his divorce was finalized over a decade ago when his children were in their infancy.
He noted that the judicial proceedings at the time resulted in him being granted full custody of the children, with the court providing specific visitation rights to their mother.
Pastor Okafor emphasized that he has functioned as a single parent for thirteen years, raising his son and daughter, who are now seventeen and fifteen respectively. During this period, he reportedly made a personal commitment to his children to refrain from remarriage until they reached maturity.
He described this thirteen-year interval as a challenging chapter of his life, characterized by personal sacrifices aimed at maintaining the stability of his household while leading a growing religious institution.
The clergyman asserted that the recent allegations appearing in the media only surfaced following his decision to remarry. He contended that for over a decade, his reputation remained untarnished, suggesting that the current controversy is a coordinated attempt to derail his new marriage and undermine the ministry.
He further alleged that his former spouse had previously issued threats intended to damage his public standing and the institutional integrity of Grace Nation Church, fueled by resentment over his decision to move forward with his life.
Addressing specific and sensitive allegations concerning his children, Pastor Okafor vehemently denied any impropriety.
He maintained that, had any such grievances been legitimate, they would have been raised during the initial custody battle or at any point over the last decade when his children were under his exclusive care.
In a move to demonstrate transparency, the pastor engaged his children in a public dialogue where they reportedly refuted the claims, describing them as entirely fabricated.
The ordeal, according to the pastor, has imposed a significant emotional and psychological burden on his family. He concluded by reiterating his commitment to his faith and his role as a father, calling for a focus on facts and judicial precedents rather than social media narratives.
The situation remains a point of discussion within the religious community, highlighting the complexities of navigating personal family dynamics within the public eye.