Unwavering in his support for Baba Ijesha, even in the face of public condemnation and legal verdict, actor Yomi Fabiyi has doubled down on his controversial stance. Despite the incontrovertible evidence against the convicted rapist, Fabiyi has shown no signs of backing down, standing firm in his defense of Ijesha, who is currently serving his prison sentence.
Baba Ijesha, once a celebrated figure in Nollywood, was found guilty of the heinous crime of raping a minor, the adopted daughter of popular comedian Princess. The traumatic ordeal, exposed by the courageous testimony of the young victim, brought the Nollywood actor’s career crashing down as he was handed a five-year prison sentence.
Actor Yomi Fabiyi, in a recent interview, dropped a bombshell statement regarding the conviction of Baba Ijesha, claiming that the lack of evidence of sexual intercourse between the convicted actor and the minor saved him from a life sentence. Fabiyi, who has been a staunch supporter of Ijesha throughout the case, stated that the ongoing appeal process in court could potentially overturn the conviction.
The genesis of this sordid tale stemmed from an invitation from comedian Princess to Baba Ijesha, to feature in a skit. However, things took a sinister turn when the actor allegedly molested Princess’ adopted daughter, leading to the ensuing allegations and eventual trial. In a shocking twist, Fabiyi claims that the minor confirmed the absence of penetration in court, a fact that he believes was key in securing a lighter sentence for Baba Ijesha.
Yomi Fabiyi continued, he asserted that the real perpetrator of the alleged sexual abuse remains at large, claiming that Baba Ijesha was a mere scapegoat in the whole debacle. Further deepening the controversy, Fabiyi claimed that the minor, who had widely been reported as being 14 years old at the time of the incident, was in fact older, casting doubt on the veracity of the accusations against Baba Ijesha. These new revelations, if true, could potentially upturn the entire case and give credence to Fabiyi’s persistent defense of his colleague.