Court Grants Doris Ogala ₦30m Bail in Cyberstalking Case 

The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted Nollywood actress Doris Ogala bail in the sum of ₦30 million over alleged cyberstalking and other offences involving Pastor Chris Okafor.

Justice Akintayo Aluko granted the bail on Friday, November 6, 2026, subject to stringent conditions, including the provision of two sureties in like sum.

As part of the bail conditions, the court ordered Ogala to surrender her international passport to the court registrar.

The judge also restrained the actress from making electronic publications capable of harassing, threatening or intimidating prosecution witnesses.

The court further directed that the sureties must reside within its jurisdiction, possess reliable means of livelihood and be verified by the court registrar.

One of the sureties must either own a property in Lagos State with verifiable registration documents or be a prominent national officer of the actress’s political party or a person of recognised standing.

The sureties are also required to provide tax clearance certificates covering the previous three years and submit two recent passport photographs each.

Justice Aluko expressed concern over Ogala’s conduct during court proceedings on October 28, 2026, when her alleged disruption reportedly forced the adjournment of 10 cases.

The judge, however, acknowledged that the actress had apologised to the court, stressing that she remained presumed innocent under the law.

The court also directed Ogala to undertake on oath to maintain good behaviour and refrain from misconduct within the courtroom and its premises throughout the trial.

The actress had filed a bail application following her arraignment over allegations involving the cleric.

The prosecution had opposed her release, raising concerns about her previous absences from court and the possibility of interference with witnesses.

Her defence counsel, however, argued that the alleged offences were bailable and urged the court to grant her freedom to enable her prepare for trial.

In granting the application, Justice Aluko said the conditions were necessary to ensure the defendant’s attendance at trial while protecting prosecution witnesses.

The judge ordered that Ogala be released from custody once all the bail conditions have been fulfilled.

The case involving the actress and Pastor Chris Okafor remains before the court.