By Akinwale Kasali
Foluke Daramola-Salako, Nollywood Actress and Human Rights Activist has joined other colleagues in rejoicing with actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popular as Baba Ijesha, following his release from Prison.
Baba Ijesha spent 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 he was cleared by the Court of Appeal.
He stated that Ijesha is not just back, but is better, and expressed his happiness that he had been cleared.
Fabiyi said the decision “clears” the actor and urged the public and authorities to handle sensitive allegations with care.
“He is not just back but better,” Fabiyi wrote, adding that the lengthy legal battle underscored the need for “fairness, due process and protection of rights in all cases involving minors.”
He also maintained that as a human rights advocate, he stands against all forms of abuse.
“We never, and will never condone or support any form of sexual abuse, let alone on children or minors.
“We will continue to advocate for justice and protection of fundamental human rights,” he stated.
Daramola-Salako could not hide her excitement as she wrote; “Wow, congratulations to him. Yomi, well done. JUSTICE IS SERVED”.
Another actress, Aregbesola wrote, “Oluwaseun.”
Other colleagues also rejoiced with Baba Ijesha as they took to the Social Media to felicitate with him.
Actress, adunniade_place wrote, “Alhamdulilahi
Bimlaj wrote, “Praise God. Congratulations to us all who want him out
isaac_neuton wrote, “Congrats to him. Justice has prevailed
oluwaseunakeemkhalid wrote, “Olohun seun, victory at last
babalolabello wrote, “Congratulations, oju ti wan.
iconic_bayowallrounder wrote, “Good news
open_247.onlinetv wrote, “Thank you, God”.
It would be recalled that in 2022, Baba Ijesha had bagged 5 years imprisonment for allegedly raping comedienne, Princess’s 14 years old daughter.
In a video that was made available online, the actress accused Baba Ijesha of molesting her daughter without consent.
Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo had convicted Baba Ijesha of indecent treatment of a child, sexual assault and attempted sexual assault.
He was, however, discharged and acquitted of counts one and count six.
He was thereby sentenced to 16 years imprisonment but was to face only 5 years consecutively.
After the conviction from the court, comedienne, Princess was all joy after Baba Ijesha bagged 16years imprisonment, She shared a video of herself jubiliating.
The issue saw the Nollywood duo of Iyabo Ojo and Yomi Fabiyi at loggerheads as the former supported Princess’ side of the story.
At the same time, the latter took a stand for his colleague.
The allegations led to a messy fight between them.
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