Ogala was arraigned on Wednesday on three counts by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation before Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Lagos.
The charges reportedly involve the publication of intimate photographs, the dissemination of allegedly false electronic messages and threats against the cleric.
Prosecution counsel Tolulope Mokolu told the court that between September 2024 and March 2026, Ogala allegedly published nude and intimate photographs of Okafor on her social media accounts without his consent. He alleged that the publications could cause embarrassment, emotional distress and damage to the cleric’s reputation.
Reacting to the development in a Facebook post, Sowore accused the Nigeria Police Force of weaponising the Cybercrimes Act to serve the interests of influential individuals.
“Once again, the Nigeria Police Force has deepened its weaponization of the Cybercrimes Act! What kind of society are we becoming? How could anyone be arraigned simply over allegations of having an affair with a pastor? And how could the police actually take such a matter before a Federal High Court judge?” he wrote.
Sowore also questioned the handling of the case by Justice Aluko, alleging that the proceedings had raised concerns about judicial impartiality and the possibility of personal disputes being pursued through the criminal justice system.
He argued that the police should not turn private relationships into criminal prosecutions or use the Cybercrimes Act to intimidate individuals.
The activist further noted that Ogala, who contested the Abia State governorship election as the candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), was entitled to constitutional protection, due process and a fair hearing.
“The police must stop criminalizing private disputes, and the judiciary must never become an instrument of religious influence or personal vendettas. This abuse must end!” he added.
Ogala’s case was adjourned until October 30, 2026, for the hearing of her bail application.
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