- The judge further warned that the defendants should not, either directly or through their agents, mention or allude to the claimant orally
- Justice Savage also restrained the defendants from releasing to the public or third parties any materials allegedly intended to blackmail
- The case was subsequently adjourned to February 2, 2026, for hearing
The Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has issued an interim order restraining Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and one Kelvin Chimaobi Emmanuel from publishing or circulating any content related to Pastor Chris Okafor, the founder of Grace Nation International, also known as Liberation City.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the order was granted by Justice Akintunde Savage on Thursday following an ex parte application filed by the cleric.
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The court directed that the defendants must desist from posting videos, pictures, or making any form of reference to Pastor Okafor or his ministry on social media or other media platforms pending the determination of the substantive suit.
The judge further warned that the defendants should not, either directly or through their agents, mention or allude to the claimant orally or in writing on any platform while the case remains before the court.
Justice Savage also restrained the defendants from releasing to the public or third parties any materials allegedly intended to blackmail or extort money from the claimant until the matter is finally resolved.
Pastor Okafor is listed as the claimant in the suit marked ID/14399GCMW/2026, while Doris Ogala, VDM, and Kelvin Emmanuel are named as the first, second, and third defendants respectively.
The application was brought under Order 43, Rules 1, 2, and 7 of the Lagos State High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 2019, alongside the court’s inherent powers.
In addition, the court barred the defendants from publishing or circulating any alleged private materials relating to the claimant, including chats, text messages, conversations, pictures, images, or videos.
Justice Savage also granted an order permitting substituted service of court processes on the defendants through publication in a national newspaper.
The case was subsequently adjourned to February 2, 2026, for hearing.
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