Feb 26 • 02:51 UTC 🇳🇬 Nigeria Punch

Court to rule on Pastor Okafor’s suit against Doris April 16

An Ikeja High Court is set to deliver a ruling on April 16 regarding a legal suit filed by Pastor Chris Okafor against actress Doris Ogala and two others.

An Ikeja High Court in Nigeria has scheduled a ruling date of April 16 for a suit brought by Pastor Dr. Chris Okafor against actress Doris Ogala, social media influencer Martins Otse (known as VeryDarkMan), and Kelvin Emmanuel. This legal matter is marked as ID/14399GCMW/2026, with Ogala, Otse, and Emmanuel named as the first, second, and third defendants respectively.

During a recent court session presided over by Justice Akintunde Savage, it was established that all defendants had been properly served with legal documents, as confirmed by the claimant's counsel, Mr. Ife Ajayi. The counsel also requested additional time to regularize some preliminary processes necessary for the case. The defense counsel for Ogala, Mr. Nzeakor Atulomah, pointed out a preliminary objection related to the writ of summons, alleging that it did not comply with specific procedural rules under Nigerian law.

This upcoming court ruling is significant not only for the parties involved but also highlights ongoing issues surrounding the entertainment industry and legal disputes in Nigeria. Such cases often garner public interest, especially pertaining to high-profile figures, and can have broader implications on the actions and reputations of those involved, mandating close attention from the media and public alike as the date approaches.

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