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Nollywood actress, Abia gov candidate Doris Ogala hospitalised after collapsing

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  • Nollywood actress and Abia State governorship candidate Doris Ogala collapsed and was hospitalised.
  • Ogala was rushed to Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, after losing consciousness during a consultation.
  • The incident drew mixed reactions online, with some calling it a publicity stunt and others praising her gesture to patients.

Nollywood actress and African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate for Abia State in 2027, Doris Ogala, was hospitalized on Friday after collapsing during a consultation. She was taken to the Federal Medical Centre in Umuahia after losing consciousness.

Video footage circulating on social media showed Ogala, who appeared to be in a wheelchair, interacting with patients and staff at the hospital. She later shared an update on her Instagram, stating, “Glory to God I am stabilised now.”

The incident has sparked debate online. While some social media users praised her for showing support to patients, many others viewed the event with skepticism. Given her background in acting, comments suggested it might be a publicity stunt related to her political ambitions, with some labeling it as "acting" or "drama." Others questioned her health and fitness for public office.

I was rushed to FMC Umuahia. I lost consciousness. Glory to God I am stabilised now.

— Doris OgalaDoris Ogala shared an update on her condition via Instagram after being hospitalized.
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