The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted actress Doris Ogala bail in the sum of ₦30 million with two sureties over allegations of cyberstalking and other offences involving Pastor Chris Okafor.
Justice Akintayo Aluko granted the bail on Friday but ordered Ogala to surrender her international passport and refrain from electronic publications capable of harassing or intimidating prosecution witnesses.
The judge said the conditions were necessary to balance her constitutional right to liberty with the need to protect witnesses and ensure her attendance at trial.
He also expressed concern over her alleged disruption of court proceedings on October 28, 2026, which reportedly forced the adjournment of 10 cases. However, he acknowledged that she had apologised and stressed that she remained presumed innocent.
The prosecution had opposed bail, alleging that Ogala previously failed to attend court proceedings on April 23 and June 9, 2026, on grounds of ill health. It also presented photographs which it claimed showed her participating in political activities and public gatherings during the period.
The defence maintained that the offences were bailable and argued that she would not interfere with witnesses or evade trial if released.
Ogala must provide two sureties in like sum. One must either own a verifiable property in Lagos State or be a prominent national officer of her political party or a person of repute.
The sureties must also provide three years’ tax clearance certificates and meet other verification requirements.
The judge directed that Ogala be released from custody once all bail conditions are fulfilled.
Earlier, her lawyer, Marshal Abubakar, told the court that she was absent because she was receiving treatment at General Hospital, Ajegunle, following gynaecological surgery that had reportedly resulted in bleeding from her vagina.
