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The Digest:

Lagos State Attorney-General Lawal Pedro has publicly denounced false reports claiming actor Baba Ijesha was cleared of sexual assault charges, labeling the claims as irresponsible misinformation. According to official statements, the actor completed his prison sentence for 2021 sexual assault convictions that were upheld by appellate courts, emphasizing that he was never exonerated of wrongdoing.

Key Points:
  • Lagos AG Lawal Pedro dismissed false reports of Baba Ijesha's exoneration
  • Actor Yomi Fabiyi allegedly spread misinformation about the case outcome
  • Baba Ijesha was convicted in 2022 for sexual assault of a minor
  • The Court of Appeal upheld the conviction for 2021 offenses in 2024
  • The Supreme Court rejected his appeals in 2025, making the conviction final
  • The actor regained freedom only after completing his prison sentence
  • AG warned of legal action against those spreading false information
In this clash between legal facts and public narrative, the truth stands firm against the storm of misinformation, reminding us that completed sentences don't erase convictions, and social media claims can't rewrite court judgments

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria