The Lagos High Court has issued a restraining order against social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse (Verydarkman), actress Doris Ogala, and Kelvin Chimaobi Emmanuel, barring them from making any online references to Pastor Chris Okafor or his ministry.
The Injunction
Delivered by Justice M. A. Savage at the Ikeja division on Thursday, the ruling grants an ex-parte application filed by the cleric. Pending the determination of the substantive suit, the three defendants are prohibited from mentioning the pastor or his church (Grace Nation International/Liberation City) or using his images on any platform.
Ban on Private Materials
The court specifically ordered that the defendants and their agents must not publish or release any alleged private materials including chats, text messages, pictures, or videos involving Dr. Okafor. The judge also restrained them from releasing any content intended to blackmail or extort the clergyman.
Next Steps
The court granted a substituted service for the legal processes via newspaper publication and adjourned the case for a hearing on February 2, 2026.
Netizens React
The development has sparked mixed reactions on social media:
bukolaoluyemilabeauty said:
“Nigeria is always supporting paedophille and criminals 😮.”
essysala said:
“As how now!!! Nigeria my beloved country. 😂😂😂😂.”
ajamu0806 said:
“How is that possible ?!”
conyedikachi4 said:
“Omoooo,i hope Doris can adhere to this instruction.”
talknado2 said:
“Woooooooooo!!! Very nice! Thanks very much pastor. Thanks very much my Lord! Erhen wey that hoeloshi? Oya come Court come explain wetin you say pastor do you. Since you and your Barr. Marshall nor gree sue us. We don sue una oooh! Ewu Gambia. You think say na chor chor chor. Ajambene mixed with crocodile tears nor dey help. Come and prove your case. 😂.”