Nollywood stars are reacting to the news of their colleague, Baba Ijesha’s release from prison.
Kemi Filani reported on Friday, November 15th, that the famous actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, professionally known as Baba Ijesha, has finally been released from prison, after spending over three years in custody over alleged sexual assault.
Announcing Baba Ijesha’s release, actor Yomi Fabiyi, in a post shared on his Instagram page on Friday evening, stated that he was freed after being cleared by the Appeal Court. He stated that Ijesha is not just back, but is better, and expressed his happiness that he had been cleared.
Many flooded his comment section, rejoicing over the good news.
Foluke Daramola wrote, “Wow, congratulations to him. Yomi, well done.
Bose Aregbesola wrote, “Oluwaseun
One adunniade_place wrote, “Alhamdulilahi
One Bimlaj wrote, “Praise God. Congratulations to us all who want him out
One isaac_neuton wrote, “Congrats to him. Justice has prevailed
One oluwaseunakeemkhalid wrote, “Olohun seun, victory at last
One babalolabello wrote, “Congratulations, oju ti wan
One iconic_bayowallrounder wrote, “Good news
One open_247.onlinetv wrote, “Thank you, God”.
Recall that in 2022, Baba Ijesha had bagged 5 years imprisonment for raping comedienne, Princess’s 14 years old daughter.
Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo, in a two-hour judgement, convicted Baba Ijesha of indecent treatment of a child, sexual assault and attempted sexual assault. Taiwo, however, discharged and acquitted him of counts one and count six. He was thereby sentenced to 16 years imprisonment but was to face only 5 years consecutively.
After the vindictive from the court, comedienne, Princess was all joy after Baba Ijesha bagged 16years imprisonment. She shared a video of herself jubiliating.
Recall that in 2021, Princess, accused Baba Ijesha of defiling her 14-year-old ward. In a video that was made available online, the actress accused Baba Ijesha of molesting her daughter without consent.