The headline encapsulates the latest development in a serious rape allegation against a prominent Nigerian pastor, Pastor Chris Okafor. After days of public accusations and social media campaigns led by controversial critic VeryDarkMan (VDM) and actress Doris Ogala, Pastor Okafor has broken his silence in a new way. He is no longer just denying the claims but is formally challenging his accusers to take their evidence to the police, essentially moving the battle from the court of public opinion to a legal arena.

The founder and senior pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry (Liberation City), a popular megachurch in Lagos, Nigeria. He is the subject of the allegations.

The primary accuser. She is the woman who came forward with the detailed allegations of rape and forced abortion against the pastor

A controversial and influential social media critic known for his outspoken nature and “call-out” culture. He took up Icky’s case, amplifying her story to his massive audience and demanding accountability from Pastor Okafor.

A Nollywood actress who has publicly supported Icky Aneke and used her platform to join VDM in calling for the pastor to be investigated.

A woman named Icky Aneke came forward with a series of accusations against Pastor Chris Okafor. She alleged that he had raped her multiple times over a period and was responsible for forcing her to have an abortion. She provided a detailed account of her alleged ordeal.

VeryDarkMan got wind of the story and made it a central focus of his social media campaign. He posted videos, demanded evidence, and relentlessly called out Pastor Okafor, urging him to address the allegations. This brought the issue to the forefront of Nigerian social media.

Actress Doris Ogala joined the fray, publicly declaring her support for Icky Aneke and criticizing Pastor Okafor and his church for their silence. Her involvement added another layer of visibility, given her status in the entertainment industry.

• maintain that the allegations are true. VDM has stated that the reason for the public campaign was to get the pastor’s attention and force him to address the issue, and they may now be preparing to take the next legal step.

The public and media are now watching to see if the accusers will file an official police report, which would be the next major development in this ongoing saga.