Actor Baba Ijesha Released from Prison After Appeal Court Clears Him

 

Controversial Nigerian actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, widely known as Baba Ijesha, has been officially released from custody after spending over three years in prison following his conviction for sexual assault.

The actor regained his freedom on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Baba Ijesha’s release was announced by his colleague, actor Yomi Fabiyi, via a post on his Instagram page Friday evening. Fabiyi stated that the actor was freed after being cleared by the Court of Appeal of the sexual assault charges.

Baba Ijesha was initially sentenced to a total of 16 years’ imprisonment on July 14, 2022, by the Lagos State High Court for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.

Celebrating the release and legal outcome, Yomi Fabiyi wrote:

“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 s*x/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.”