A man has claimed that Greater Liberation City International Ministry Centre, a church allegedly linked to Nigerian cleric Pastor Chris Okafor, has been shut down in Toronto, Canada.
The allegation comes amid the ongoing public controversy involving the pastor and Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, who recently made serious claims against him.
In a video currently circulating on social media, the unidentified man alleged that the ministry has been formally dissolved and is no longer legally authorised to operate in Canada. According to him, the church has lost its legal status and cannot continue its activities in the country.
He further claimed that one of the pastors associated with the ministry, Bashiru Igbanor, also known as Pastor David Igbanor, should no longer remain in Canada following the alleged closure of the church.
Claims about work permit
The man alleged that Pastor Igbanor’s work permit was tied directly to the now-dissolved ministry, arguing that the situation renders his stay in Canada invalid. He called on Canadian immigration authorities to investigate the matter and take what he described as appropriate action.
In his words, the speaker insisted that religious organisations operating in Canada must be legally registered and transparent, adding that anyone whose status depends on a dissolved organisation should return to their home country to continue their activities there.
“We will not allow any fake church to operate. I want to let the public know that Greater Liberation City International Ministry Centre, owned by Chris Okafor and operating here in Toronto, has been dissolved. By law, they no longer exist in Canada. Because of this, we are calling on immigration authorities that Mr Bashiru Igbanor, now known as Pastor David Igbanor, must leave the country. His work permit was based on this ministry, and since it has been dissolved, he can no longer stay here. He should return to Nigeria and continue his ministry there,” the man said in the video.
No official confirmation yet
As of the time of this report, no official statement has been issued by Pastor Chris Okafor, representatives of the church, or Canadian authorities to confirm or refute the claims.
The development has generated strong reactions online, with many calling for clarity from both the church leadership and Canadian regulators. Others have urged the public to treat the allegations with caution until verified by the appropriate authorities.
For now, the claims remain unconfirmed, leaving the public waiting for an official response to determine the true status of the ministry and the individuals mentioned in the video.
