A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday granted Nollywood actress Angela Okorie bail in the sum of N5 million with one surety in like sum over alleged cyberbullying of fellow actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie.
Justice Emeka Nwite, while ruling on Okorie’s bail application filed by her lawyer, Earnest Nwoye, held that although the prosecution opposed the request, there was no concrete evidence before the court to show that the defendant would jump bail if released.
“Therefore, I am minded to grant the bail in the interest of justice,” Justice Nwite said, noting that bail remains at the court’s discretion and must be exercised judicially and judiciously.
The judge ruled that the surety must be a Level 13 civil servant who will depose to an affidavit of means. The surety is also required to present an appointment letter and a letter confirming their most recent promotion in the civil service.
Justice Nwite further directed that both Okorie and her surety must submit two passport photographs to the court registrar. He added that the surety’s residence must be verified by the registrar.
The case was adjourned until March 23 for trial. Okorie was ordered to be remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre pending the fulfilment of her bail conditions.
