Nollywood actor Omikunle Olarenwaju James, better known as Baba Ijesha, is back in the news as he goes back to court to seek a fairer judgment on his case of child abuse and sexual assault….READ FULL ARTICLE
According to a report making the rounds online, Baba Ijesha has taken his case to the Appeal court to ask that his current sentencing and jail term of five years be set aside.
Legit.ng recalls reporting when Baba Ijesha was sentenced to jail by Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo (Retd) of the Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court on July 14, 2020, for sexual assaulting a minor.
In his appeal at the Appellate court, the Yoruba actor claimed that he was set up to take the fall and was only acting script, which Princess called him to come and act.
Baba Ijesha made this claim through his legal counsel, Kayode Olabiran, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
He said:
“The Appellant was set up. The Appellant is an actor. He acted in a script that he was invited to act by his colleague (PW1), Damilola Adekoya.”
However, the director of public prosecution, Dr Babajide Martins, in his response to the claims, urged the court of appeal to dismiss Baba Ijesa’s claims because they lack merit, which is also a misconception.
Here are some of the comments that trailed the viral report:
@DParrotNews:
“They never finish this man case.”
@IscooaVgc:
“The appeal court increase his time.”
@DanbauchiM82756:
“What the nerves on this man. Hnmmm!”
@gabsegun1:
“Sentence him to life for appealing. He dey mad.”
@ToyinAdetunji7:
“Hmmm! mad people everywhere.”...READ FULL ARTICLE
