Lagos pastor, Chris Okotie calls off second marriage

Pastor Chris and Stephanie Okotie 

Pastor Chris Okotie revealed in his church (Household of God) yesterday that he had called it quits with his wife from the second marriage. His words were “Stephanie and I are no longer married. We have separated. You can see she’s not in church today. It’s due to irreconcilable differences and you should please respect our wishes at this time because there is no going back,”

His marriage to Stephanie, a mother of three in her previous marriage generated a lot of controversy with many people saying he should not have remarried in accordance with biblical principle but he quickly debunked such suggestions, saying that his critics do not understand the Word of God.

Since the marriage was contracted over three years ago, he had showered the bride with several gifts but the union is yet to produce a child. Pastor Okotie had earlier divorced his first wife Tina, who is now living in the United States of America.

Pastor Chris turned 51 on the 15th of June 2012.