Nollywood actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has been released from prison after spending more than three years behind bars on allegations of sexual assault.
He walked out of custody on Friday, November 14, 2025, following a favourable ruling from the Court of Appeal.
The news of his release was shared by fellow actor Yomi Fabiyi, who posted an update on his Instagram page on Friday evening, confirming that Baba Ijesha had been cleared.
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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 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 initially been convicted on July 14, 2022, and handed a 16-year jail term by the Lagos State High Court for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.
