The alleged child molestation case involving troubled Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha has again been postponed.
Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of Lagos State Special Offences Court adjourned the case till Tuesday, July 27, 2021.
The adjournment is sequel to the exhibition of primary evidence against Baba Ijesha by counsel for comedienne, Adekola Adekanya, also known as Princess.
Before the footage was played, the court sent reporters out. The video clip is said to have captured the accused while allegedly molesting a 14-year-old girl in the care of Princess.
Baba Ijesha, actress Iyabo Ojo, amongst others were in court to witness proceedings.
Princess recounted how she met the actor and how he allegedly sexually assaulted the minor.
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Princess disclosed that she met the accused in 2008 at an event and the two agreed to start making comedy skits together.
The comedienne also averred that Baba Ijesha made amorous advances towards her in the process of their work relationship but she declined his proposal.
Princess said she got close to the actor afterwards, especially after her marriage crashed around 2013.
The comedienne claimed she sponsored Baba Ijesha’s education and the actor visited her at home afterwards.
She claimed the actor had visited her at her residence on the day he was caught allegedly sexually assaulting her foster daughter.
Baba Ijesha was yet to speak when the case was adjourned and slated to resume on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 after examination of the primary evidence. He was represented by Babatunde Ogala SAN, amongst others, while the prosecutor, the Lagos State Government, was represented by Olayinka Adeyemi.
