Prominent cleric Senior Pastor Dr. Chris Okafor has filed a lawsuit against social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, alleging cyber harassment and defamation. The legal action, as detailed in a public statement, targets VeryDarkMan for purported “cyber incitement, cyberbullying, cyber harassment, cyberstalking, criminal defamation, and malicious impersonation.” These accusations are said to be in collaboration with an individual identified as Miss Chi.

The statement from Pastor Okafor’s legal representatives indicates that the online attacks against the cleric are not a recent development. They trace the initial instigation of these claims to Nollywood actress Doris Ogala and a group described as her “cohorts.” However, the current lawsuit specifically addresses the alleged roles of VeryDarkMan and Miss Chi in amplifying these accusations.

Pastor Okafor’s legal team has characterized the allegations made by Miss Chi as “laughable” and a fabricated narrative. They assert that this narrative was strategically designed to exploit and damage Pastor Okafor’s reputation. The statement emphasizes a concern over the exploitation of the cleric’s public image through these online campaigns.

The legal action seeks to address the extent to which VeryDarkMan and Miss Chi have allegedly contributed to the spread of defamatory content. The lawsuit highlights the specific nature of the online offenses, including cyber incitement and malicious impersonation, as detailed by the pastor’s counsel.

While the statement points to earlier involvement by Doris Ogala and her associates, the primary focus of this legal proceeding is on the more recent actions attributed to VeryDarkMan and Miss Chi. The legal team is particularly keen to counter what they describe as a “gold-digging story” aimed at financial or reputational gain.

As of the latest reports, neither VeryDarkMan nor any of the other individuals named in the lawsuit have issued a public response. The legal proceedings are expected to unfold as the court examines the evidence presented regarding the alleged cybercrimes and defamation against Senior Pastor Dr. Chris Okafor.

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