STATEMENT FROM KRIS OKOTIE'S CHURCH ON MARRIAGE BREAK-UP AS MIXED REACTIONS TRAIL ANNOUNCEMENT

A statement issued and signed late yesterday by the spokesperson of Household Of God Church,Mr Ladi Ayodeji said the decision by Pastor Kris Okotie and his estranged wife,Stephanie was concensual.''The Pastor of our church,the Household of God Church,Oregun,Lagos,Rev Chris Okotie announced his separation from Stephanie,his wife of four years,at the end of last sunday's service.''

''Both parties arrived at this decision after careful review of the prevailing circumstances which pointed to the fact it is the best option for them at this time.They also agreed not to divulge details of this incident for personal reasons''.Rev Okotie thanked concerned friends and well-wishers and asked for understanding.He expressed the hope that their decision would be respected as no further details would be given on this issue,Ayodeji said.