Court grants Doris Ogala N30M bail
A federal high court in Lagos has granted bail to Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala in the sum of ₦30 million.
The bail in addition with two sureties in like sum, in the cyberstalking case involving Pastor Chris Okafor was granted by Justice Akintayo Aluko on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Justice Akintayo Aluko, ordered the actress to surrender her international passport to the Registrar of the Court.
Doris was restrained from publishing any content capable of harassing, threatening, or intimidating prosecution witnesses.
Although the court acknowledged the defendant’s apology, in the address to her conduct during proceedings on October 28, 2026, the defendant was ordered to enter into a recognisance on oath to maintain peace and good conduct within the court premises throughout the trial.
Doris had sought bail via an application dated October 26, 2026, and filed on October 27, 2026, pursuant to Section 35(5) of the Constitution and Sections 158 and 162 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015.
The prosecution had opposed the application, contending that the defendant had deliberately absented herself from proceedings on April 23 and June 9, 2026, on grounds of ill health.
The prosecution also tendered evidence of pictures allegedly showing the defendant at political rallies and campaigns during the relevant period.
During the ruling, Justice Aluko stated that the primary purpose of bail is to secure the attendance of the accused at the trial.
The bail is subject to stringent conditions. One of the sureties must either own landed property in Lagos State with verifiable evidence of registration at the Land Registry, duly certified by the Registrar of Deeds, or be a prominent national officer of the defendant’s political party or a person of recognised standing.
Both sureties must reside within the jurisdiction of the court, provide tax clearance certificates for the preceding three years, and submit two passport photographs each.
Ogala is standing trial on a four-count charge filed under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2024.