Nollywood actor and activist Yomi Fabiyi has issued an official statement clarifying his remarks on the release of embattled actor Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, while urging the Lagos State Ministry of Justice to re-examine several unresolved legal concerns surrounding the case.
The statement, dated 17 November 2025 and shared on his official Instagram page, comes after the 16 November 2025 press release by the Lagos State Attorney-General, Lawal Pedro, SAN, which debunked claims circulating online that Baba Ijesha had been cleared of sexual assault charges.
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Fabiyi explained that his earlier comments were misinterpreted, stressing that he had never stated the actor’s release was due to a Court of Appeal judgment.
According to him, his remarks merely reflected that Baba Ijesha had completed his prison sentence. At the same time, the Appeal Court had only discharged him on two counts relating to indecent treatment of a minor.
“Let it be clear: I did not claim that Baba Ijesha’s release was the result of a Court of Appeal judgment. My announcement reflected his lawful exit from prison,” he posted.
Fabiyi, who is also the convener of the Break The Silence Foundation, reiterated his organisation’s stance against sexual abuse of minors, emphasising that their advocacy is rooted in justice, human rights, and due process.
However, he raised what he described as critical and unresolved legal issues linked to the case, calling for a comprehensive review by the Lagos State Ministry of Justice. Among the concerns he listed are:
- Failure to prosecute other alleged offenders – Fabiyi alleged that Damola Adekola and Okele (the security guard at comedian Princess’s residence) admitted to sexually abusing the same minor but were not prosecuted.
- Alleged criminal conduct by comedian Princess — He claimed the case presented indicators of grooming, child pornography, parental negligence, and obstruction of justice, noting delayed reporting of previous alleged abuse.
- Withholding of key evidence — Fabiyi accused some parties of suppressing critical materials, including the victim’s birth certificate and DVR footage, which he said impeded proper investigation.
He urged the Ministry of Justice to revisit the allegations impartially, saying such a review would strengthen public confidence in the justice system and ensure fairness for all parties involved.
Fabiyi further appealed to the public to avoid sensational narratives and engage with the facts objectively, insisting that justice and the protection of human dignity remain central to his advocacy.
His statement comes amid renewed public debate following the Lagos State Government’s confirmation that Baba Ijesha was not cleared of the charges for which he was convicted, contrary to claims circulating on social media.
Fabiyi signed off on the release in his capacity as Convener of the Break The Silence Foundation.
