The scheduled arraignment of Nollywood actress Doris Ogala before Justice Akintayo Aluko at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, was postponed on Thursday after she failed to appear in court.
Ogala faces a four-count charge that includes publishing private materials belonging to Pastor Chris Okafor, the founder of Grace Nation Bible Ministry, as well as cyberbullying, harassment, attempted extortion, and spreading false information aimed at incriminating the clergyman.
During the proceedings, prosecuting counsel Tolulope Mokuola requested a bench warrant to compel Ogala’s attendance, arguing that she had been properly served with a hearing notice but still did not show up.
Defense lawyer Temiloluwa Akindayini opposed the application, informing the court that Ogala had undergone surgery on Tuesday and is currently recovering in Abia State. Akindayini noted that an affidavit detailing Ogala’s medical condition had been filed on April 22, 2026.
The prosecutor countered that the defense had failed to serve the affidavit beforehand and had not given advance notice of the surgery.
In his ruling, Justice Aluko denied the request for a bench warrant but ordered that Ogala must appear for arraignment on June 9, 2026. The judge also directed her to provide a verifiable medical report from a government hospital and ensure it is served on the prosecution before the next court date.
Previously, the actress had publicly accused the pastor of criminal activities and threatened to release damaging evidence against him.