On the 7th and 8th of August 2008, former musician, popular
pastor and presidential candidate,Reverend Kris Okotie married Stephanie Henshaw.
The wedding was a beautiful celebration of the couple who had both been
previously married.
Reverend Kris had been divorced from his first wife for over
a decade while Stephanie was a widow. The church which he leads, Household of
God, welcomed their leader’s new bride and though she did not have a formal
role within the church, Stephanie was well-loved by the congregation.
Therefore, when Pastor Kris announced on Sunday, 23rd of
June 2012 that “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…you
should please respect our wishes at this time because there is no going back.“,
it caused a great deal of confusion and discussion.
His church then
released a press statement regarding his failed second marriage. Read it
below...
"The Pastor of our Church, the Household of God,
Oregun, Lagos, Rev Chris Okotie announced his separation from Stephanie his
wife of four years, at the end last Sunday service.
Both parties arrived at this decision after careful review
of the prevailing circumstances which pointed to the fact that 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 thanks concerned friends and well-wishers and
asked for understanding. He also expressed the hope that their decision would
be respected as no further details would be given on this issue.” - Household
of God spokesperson, Mr. Ladi Ayodeji
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