Nollywood actress and singer, Angela Okorie, is still being held at the Suleja Correctional Centre, even though she was granted bail by the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday.
Naija News reports that the court approved bail for the actress in the sum of ₦5 million, with one surety in the same amount. The surety is required to be a level 13 civil servant.
Although the bail was reportedly secured through the intervention of notable activists and public figures, it has not yet been executed due to procedural delays.
Angela’s bail was facilitated by a group of supporters, including activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, veteran actress Mama Pee, actor Stanley Ontop, and human rights advocate Randy Peter.
Despite fulfilling all the bail requirements, the actress remains in custody.
Providing clarification on the delay, actor Stanley Ontop explained via his Instagram story that while all bail conditions were successfully met, the process was concluded after official working hours on Friday, making her release impossible before the weekend.
“Angela Okorie’s bail has been processed, but by the time everything was completed, official hours were over. That is why she could not be released.
“She will be released from Suleja prison on Monday. All bail conditions have been met, and we are just waiting for Monday,” Stanley wrote.