Nollywood actress and podcaster Biola Adebayo has tendered an apology after facing strong reactions online over her recent interview with convicted actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, widely known as Baba Ijesha.
The backlash followed the release of the interview on her Talk-To-B podcast shortly after the actor regained freedom from prison.
In a video posted on her Instagram page, Adebayo explained that her intention was to carry out her duty as a host and not to support or defend the actor.
She revealed that after Baba Ijesha returned from prison, he informed her of his return, and she offered him a chance to appear on her platform.
According to her, she believed he would use the opportunity to apologise publicly or address the situation, but that did not happen during the session.
Adebayo maintained that her role was to ask questions and allow the guest to speak, adding that her platform is open to different kinds of people, regardless of their past actions.
She stated that conducting the interview did not mean she agreed with the actor’s claims or actions.
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The actress also spoke about her personal values, describing herself as a mother and someone who stands against abuse.
She made it clear that she does not support crimes involving children and would never assist anyone involved in such acts.
She added that her intention was not to dismiss the offence for which Baba Ijesha was convicted.
Addressing another concern raised by critics, Adebayo denied claims that the interview was aimed at damaging the reputation of actress Iyabo Ojo.
She explained that she did not see any part of the conversation as an attack on Iyabo Ojo and insisted she would not take part in anything that could harm her colleague.
She appealed to the public for understanding, saying she did not plan to create controversy and prefers to stay away from issues that could cause division.
The interview has continued to generate reactions online, especially after Baba Ijesha used the platform to revisit the case that led to his imprisonment, claiming he was wrongly set up.
The actor was earlier found guilty by a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja in July 2022 for offences related to the sexual assault of a minor.
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He received prison terms that were to run at the same time. After completing his sentence, the Lagos State Ministry of Justice stated that his release did not mean he was cleared of the crimes.
His details were also entered into the state’s register for sexual offenders.
