Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has been officially released from prison, regaining his freedom on Friday, November 14, 2025, after spending over three years in custody over alleged sexual assault.
Announcing the development, actor Yomi Fabiyi shared on Instagram that Baba Ijesha had been cleared by the Appeal Court. 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 been sentenced to 16 years’ imprisonment on July 14, 2022, by the Lagos State High Court for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. His release comes after the appellate court overturned the previous conviction, marking a major development in the high-profile case.