Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- The founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry in Lagos, Chris Okafor, has publicly praised his wife, Pearl, amid the ongoing controversy involving his ex-wife, Bessem, and actress Doris Ogala.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the cleric had been in the news following allegations made by Ms Ogala, which included claims of unfulfilled promise of marriage, emotional distress and other accusations.

The controversy took a new twist on Sunday after Mr Okafor issued an apology to Ms Ogala and other women he said he had offended, while also accusing his ex-wife of adultery.

Amid the controversies swirling around him, in a viral video that surfaced on Tuesday, Mr Okafor, speaking during one of his church services...