Nollywood comic actor, Olarenwaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has reportedly been released from prison after the Court of Appeal granted him bail on his conviction for the sexual assault of a minor.

Baba Ijesha was arrested in 2021 and, in July 2022, the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja sentenced him to 16 years’ imprisonment after finding him guilty on multiple counts relating to the assault of a 14-year-old girl.

This was confirmed in a Friday post on Instagram by Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi, who happens to be his friend.

According to Fabiyi, the ruling clears the actor and had brought clarity to a mishandled case.

He further urged the public and authorities to handle sensitive allegations with care.

He wrote; “He is not just back but better.”

He stressed that fhe lengthy legal battle underscored the need for “fairness, due process and protection of rights in all cases involving minors.”

He also maintained that as a human rights advocate, he stands against all forms of abuse.

“We never and will never condone or support any form of sexual abuse, let alone on children or minors.

“We will continue to advocate for justice and protection of fundamental human rights,” he stated.