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Baba Ijesha walks free as Appeal Court quashes sexual assault conviction
Nollywood actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has regained his freedom after spending more than three years in prison over allegations of sexual assault.
The actor was released on Friday, November 14, 2025, following a ruling of the Appeal Court which cleared him of the charges.
His colleague, Yomi Fabiyi, announced the development on Instagram, stating:
“You are now officially FREE AND OUT. Baba Ijesha 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.”
Baba Ijesha had been sentenced to 16 years in prison on July 14, 2022, by the Lagos State High Court for allegedly assaulting a 14-year-old girl.
The Appeal Court ruling has now overturned that conviction, leading to his release.
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