Comedienne and actress Damilola Adekoya, popularly known as Princess, has reacted to the release of actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha, urging the Lagos State government and the Department of Justice to include his name on the sex offenders’ register.
Princess made the appeal during a live Instagram session on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
She said, “I want to urge Lagos State Government, the Department of Justice, to please publish his name in the sex offenders register,” adding that she would be waiting for an update on the matter.
Addressing claims that Baba Ijesha was pardoned, Princess clarified that the actor was released after serving his full prison term.
She stated, “No matter how much it hurt me, I have not hoarded any information; Baba Ijesha is now a convict… nobody freed him.”
She expressed relief that schools, hostels, landlords, and the public are now aware of his crimes.
Before the live stream, Princess posted a video in which she appeared as a caricature of herself, raising awareness on child abuse.
In the video, she said, “Hi, my name is Princess, and I believe that children should be loved, protected, and provided for. If you know any child who has been abused mentally, physically, or sexually, please DM me at Princess Damilola Foundation on Instagram. Thank you, we need to look out for ourselves.”
Baba Ijesha was reportedly released from prison following a Court of Appeal judgment that overturned his conviction for the sexual assault of a minor.
News of his release was first shared on social media by actor Yomi Fabiyi on Friday, who posted six points on the case, captioning it: “You are now officially FREE AND OUT. Baba Ijesha is not just back but BETTER.”
An unverified viral video on Saturday showed Baba Ijesha sitting in a vehicle shortly after his release, expressing relief and saying he needed rest.
Baba Ijesha was accused by Princess of sexually abusing her 14-year-old foster daughter.
Footage from the CCTV she reportedly installed captured him allegedly touching and fondling the minor.
In July 2022, a Lagos court sentenced him to 16 years in prison after finding him guilty on multiple counts, including indecent treatment of a child and sexual assault.
Attempts to reach Baba Ijesha for comment were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report. Efforts to also contact Fabiyi to reach Baba Ijesha did not yield results, while calls and messages to Princess went unanswered, as her phone was switched off.
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