A Federal High Court in Lagos has shifted the ongoing cyberstalking case involving actress Doris Ogala to June 9 after she failed to show up in court on Thursday
Ogala is facing prosecution following a suit instituted by Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberty and Miracle Ministry. She is standing trial on a four-count charge including alleged publication of private materials without consent, spreading false information, cyberbullying, and attempted extortion.
The proceedings could not continue as the defendant was absent from court, prompting the prosecution counsel, Tolulope Mokuola, to inform the judge of her non-appearance and request a bench warrant, insisting she had been properly served with the hearing notice.
However, defence lawyer Temiloluwa Akindayini told the court that the actress was unable to attend due to health challenges, explaining that she recently underwent surgery.
“My Lord, the defendant is indisposed, having undergone a surgical procedure on April 21, 2026,” he said, adding that she is currently recovering in Abia State and that an affidavit confirming her condition had already been submitted.
The prosecution opposed the submission, arguing that the affidavit was not served in advance and raising doubts about the medical documentation provided.
In his ruling, Justice Akintayo Aluko declined the request for a bench warrant, stating that the defendant should be given the benefit of the doubt since an affidavit had been filed on her behalf.
The court also directed that any future medical reports must originate from a government hospital and warned that the defence could be held responsible if Ogala fails to appear at the next hearing.
The case was subsequently adjourned to June 9.
