Prominent pastor and founder of Grace Nation Church International, Dr. Chris Okafor, has publicly apologised to Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo and Dr. David Abioye for dragging them into his personal matters.
The apology came after both clergymen were criticised for their association with Okafor, who has been embroiled in a controversy surrounding allegations made by actress Doris Ogala.
Okafor explained during a live worship service on Sunday, December 28, 2025, that Ashimolowo and Abioye had been supporting and mentoring him for years, and that their involvement with him was not motivated by financial gain.
He revealed that Abioye had actually donated N5million to his church after ministering in one of it’s programmes titled, “Not My Head, Not My Blood,” last September, and that Ashimolowo had gifted him a property in Lekki, Lagos.
Okafor expressed gratitude for the guidance and support he has received from the two men, whom he considers “fathers of faith”.
“I apologise to these fathers of faith for being needlessly dragged into a matter which is purely my personal problems,” Okafor said.
He urged them to continue supporting him and assured them that their efforts would not go unnoticed.
The apology has sparked mixed reactions from the public, with some calling for Okafor to address the allegations made against him, while others have rallied behind him, praising his humility and transparency.