The Digest:
The Lagos State Government has officially entered Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, into the state’s Sex Offenders Register following his release from prison after serving a sentence for sexually assaulting a minor.
Key Points:
- Baba Ijesha’s name has been added to the Lagos State Sex Offenders’ Register
- The actor was convicted in 2021 for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl
- Lagos AG Lawal Pedro denied reports that the Court of Appeal cleared the actor
- The state described circulating claims as “false, misleading, and irresponsible.”
- Actor Yomi Fabiyi was warned to stop spreading misinformation about the case
- The register aims to protect minors and strengthen accountability mechanisms
- Actress Princess had earlier called for his inclusion in the sex offenders’ list
Sources: Leadership Newspapers
