Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala once again failed to appear in court for her arraignment at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi on Tuesday, June 9.
The actress, was dragged to court by the Directorate of Public Prosecutions of the Federation (DPPF) on charges of cyberstalking and bullying against Dr. Chris Okafor.
However, the trail could not commence, as Ogala’s attorney, Barrister N. C. Atulomah told the court that she had been hospitalized after collapsing days back. He promised to ensure that the defendant is in court at the next sitting.
This is the second time that the actress would fail to turn up for her arraignment. Ogala was noticeable absent in court for her arraignment on April 24, when the case was before Justice Akintayo Aluko,.
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Then, her attorney, Temiloluwa Akindayoni, notified the court that she was undergoing a surgery.
During the resumed hearing on Tuesday, June 9. Barrister Atulomah notified the court that the actress was receiving treatment at a Federal Medical Center (FMC), in Umuahia Abia State.
The counsel stated that two affidavits had been filed to substantiate his assertions, adding that the prosecution would not be disadvantaged by an adjournment of the matter for the last time.
The lawyer assured the court that his client would be present on the next adjournment date and respectfully requested an adjournment, adding that only the living can stand trial.
Reacting to the request for adjournment, Barrister Tolulope Mokolu, stated that though he would reluctantly concede to the request, he wished to highlight the latter part of the defendant’s medical report, which indicated that the defendant had been discharged from the hospital and classified as an outpatient
The prosecution presented to the court that the defendant, claiming illness, was apparently robust enough to participate in campaign activities during her state’s party primary election, after which she won and evidence of her celebration was published on social media, but mysteriously became sick at the time of the court hearing.
“I am reluctantly acceding to the counsel’s plea for adjournment, in view of what I am seeing for the first time. If by the next adjourned date she is not in court, I will be asking for a bench warrant,” the prosecutor told the court.
Following a review of the two lawyers submissions, Justice Aluko adjourned the case to October 28, 2026, for the arraignment of the actress, reaffirming that it would be the final adjournment.
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