Angela Okorie Remanded in Suleja Correctional Centre Over Alleged Cyber Defamation of Mercy Johnson

Popular Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has been remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre in Niger State following her arraignment before a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, January 29, 2026.

The court, presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, ordered her detention pending a bail hearing scheduled for January 30. Okorie pleaded not guilty to three counts of criminal defamation, cyberstalking, and conspiracy under the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act. The charges stem from alleged social media posts (on Instagram and TikTok) in which she reportedly conspired with another individual (said to be at large) to defame colleague Mercy Johnson-Okojie, including referring to her as a “blood-sucking demon.”

Reports indicate Okorie was arrested late Tuesday, January 27, at her Lagos residence by operatives from the Nigeria Police Force Cybercrime Centre in Abuja. She was detained overnight at Panti Police Station in Yaba before being flown to Abuja early Wednesday for court proceedings.

Nollywood filmmaker Stanley Ontop (Stanley Ajemba) reacted strongly on Instagram, lamenting the speed of the judicial process and accusing Mercy Johnson of intimidation. He urged her to pursue defamation as a civil matter through proper legal channels rather than alleged misuse of power.

In his posts, Stanley wrote: “Free @realangelaokorie now irrespective of who is involved. If you feel they defamed your person, kindly approach a competent court and sue the person involved. Omo when Nigeria police will even learn to do their work well?”

He added: “So the judicial can work this fast? Tell me how you will sleep this night knowing fully well that ur colleague is in prison!!! Angela I will never forsake you,” assuring support while heading to Abuja.

The long-standing public feud between Okorie and Johnson has escalated multiple times online, with this case marking a significant legal development. Police have not yet released a detailed official statement on the charges.