Nollywood Actor Baba Ijesha Freed After Three Years in Prison
Nollywood actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has regained freedom after spending more than three years in prison following his conviction for sexually assaulting a minor.
The development was disclosed by actor Yomi Fabiyi, who announced that Baba Ijesha had completed the legal processes leading to his release.
His release comes after a Court of Appeal decision that set aside aspects of the earlier judgment delivered by the Lagos State High Court, which had sentenced him to 16 years’ imprisonment in July 2022.
Fabiyi also stated that the appellate court cleared the actor of allegations relating to defilement while criticising the conduct of individuals involved in the initial case.
The actor further raised concerns about discrepancies surrounding the age of the victim, allegations of misconduct by persons connected to the matter, and the handling of evidence.
He argued that several actions taken during the investigation and trial contributed to what he described as selective justice.
He wrote, “You are now officially FREE AND OUT. Baba jesha is not just back but BETTER. I am also happy you were cleared by the APPEAL COURT of ever having sex/defile any child/minor. The 7-year-old story is a charade.
“We live in a terrible world, where sentiments and wickedness rise above the rule of law and truth.
“Let it be on record that:
“1. Those that SET THE TRAP engaged in age falsification (because there was no single proof till date anywhere, not even in court that said victim was 14yrs). To me, they only weaponised abuse on child/minor to destroy a weak target and achieve vendetta.
He alleged that those who sexually abused this girl since 2020 are still out there, claiming one Damola Adekola confirmed the girl was his girlfriend and was asked to walk free despite initially being arrested alongside Baba ljesha.
“Make it make sense: same case, same victim, same investigation.
“3. Princess Comedian groomed the girl (minor) for sexual activities. This is coupled with negligence because sperm was found on the girl days after Baba ljesha was arrested, and it is not for Baba ljesha. Test conformed she recently lost her virginity then.
“4. Princess Comedian and her co-travellers engaged in CHILD PORNOGRAPHY by deliberately installing cameras on the same day Baba ljesha was invited to film. She recorded how her foster daughter was sexually abused (THAT IS IF THE GIRL IS TRULY 14YRS).
“5. Princess Comedian subjected the girl to re-truama. She practically wants the girl to suffer PTSD just because she wants to gather evidence (THAT IS IF THE GIRL IS TRULY 14YRS). She abused the rights of the girl because she relied on her for food, shelter, and guidance.
“6. Etc
“We, as a Human Rights Organization, never and will never condone or support any form of sexual abuse, let alone on children or minors.
“We will continue to fight against selective justice, abuse of fundamental human rights of any persons, and fight against organised crime like in the case of Baba ljesha.
“Prerequisites for Princess Comedian actions are errored. It has no propensity in law. Justice on two left.”