By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
Nollywood Actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has finally regained his freedom after spending over three years in detention over allegations of sexual assault.
He was released on Friday, November 14, 2025 after the Appeal Court cleared him of wrongdoing.
Confirming the development, Actor Yomi Fabiyi took to Instagram, where he 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.”
It will be recalled that Baba Ijesha had previously been sentenced to 16 years’ imprisonment by the Lagos State High Court on July 14, 2022 for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.