Doris Ogala granted N30m bail in Chris Okafor cyberstalking case. Actress and AAC candidate must provide sureties and surrender passport.
Doris Ogala granted N30m bail in Chris Okafor cyberstalking case. A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted the Nollywood actress and African Action Congress (AAC) 2027 Abia governorship candidate bail in the sum of N30 million.
She faces an ongoing cyberstalking trial involving Pastor Chris Okafor.
Ogala is facing a four-count charge filed under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act, 2024.
The prosecution alleged that between September 2024 and March 2026, the actress unlawfully published intimate photographs of Pastor Okafor without his consent. It also alleged that she circulated false and damaging claims against him and used electronic communications to bully, threaten and harass the cleric.
She was further accused of attempting to extort property from the pastor by allegedly threatening to continue publishing materials unless he compensated her or bought her a house.
Justice Akintayo Aluko delivered the ruling. He ordered her to provide two sureties in like sum and surrender her international passport to the court registrar. He also barred her from publishing electronic content capable of harassing or intimidating prosecution witnesses.
The judge said the court had to balance Ogala’s constitutional right to freedom with the need to protect witnesses and safeguard the integrity of the trial.
He specifically cited her conduct during proceedings on October 28, 2026. That conduct forced the emergency adjournment of 10 other cases. Although he acknowledged her subsequent apology, he expressed concern that her social media activities could be used to pressure witnesses.
Justice Aluko further directed Ogala to sign an undertaking on oath to maintain good behaviour within and around the court premises throughout the trial.
Doris Ogala granted N30m bail in Chris Okafor cyberstalking case under these specific conditions.
Ogala filed her bail application on October 27, 2026. She cited Section 35(5) of the Constitution and Sections 158 and 162 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act.
The prosecution opposed the application. It cited her alleged failure to attend court on April 23 and June 9, 2026, despite attributing the absences to ill health. Prosecutors presented photographs allegedly showing her attending political gatherings, campaigns and public protests during the same periods. They also warned that her release without restrictions could expose prosecution witnesses to intimidation.
However, the defence argued that the charges were bailable. It maintained that Ogala posed no risk of fleeing trial, committing further offences or interfering with witnesses. Her lawyers said her previous absences were health-related and that bail would enable her to prepare her defence and pursue her political ambitions, including her governorship bid.
In granting the application, Justice Aluko relied on Section 162 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act and the Supreme Court’s decision in Suleiman’s case. He held that bail was appropriate in the interest of justice.
The court ordered Ogala to provide two sureties. At least one must own registered property in Lagos State, hold a senior position in her political party or be a person of recognised standing. Both sureties must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and submit three years’ tax clearance certificates and two passport photographs each.
The registrar is to verify the sureties’ documents before Ogala can be released from custody.
Doris Ogala granted N30m bail in Chris Okafor cyberstalking case as the trial continues under the conditions set by the court. In the end, the ruling balances her right to liberty with the need to protect the integrity of the proceedings.
