Eucharia Anunobi Sues Pastor Over Leaked Audio Claim

Veteran Nollywood actress and evangelist Eucharia Anunobi is taking Apostle Psalm Okpe, founder of Fresh Oil Ministry International Church, to court over a leaked audio where Okpe allegedly claimed they had a romantic relationship for over five years. Anunobi denies the allegations, saying she's been celibate since her ordination nearly 14 years ago and has instructed her lawyers to petition both Nigerian and US authorities against Okpe for defamation.

Anunobi described Okpe's claims as "false, defamatory, and damaging" to her reputation, and she's willing to undergo medical examination to prove her celibacy. She also accused Okpe of threatening to destroy her ministry and has warned that he'll be held responsible for any harm to her or her family.

Okpe had previously apologized for his comments, saying they were "disturbing" and he was "very embarrassed by those vulgar words". However, Anunobi rejected the apology, calling him a "monumental global shame".

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“I want to state here categorically that in almost 14 years since I have been midwifed into ministry, I have been celibate and have been keeping myself for the man that will be deserving of my new virginity.” 

“That is not to say that I have not been in courtship or not been engaged. Oh, I have been engaged for several years. I have been in courtship all this time.

“But none of these men can come out and say they have had penile penetration with me. None of them can say they have had sex with me. That is why I boldly preach righteousness.”

“I am not going to allow that to be swept under the carpet because that malicious, vile statement has left me in emotional trauma. And it is also a testament to his threats over the years to destroy my ministry.

“So, I have instituted a legal action so that he can come and prove how he dated me for five years and six months.

“My lawyers have been instructed to start the process of writing a petition to the Nigerian police force, the US Security and Immigration Department, against Psalm Okpe, for defamatory accusations.”