Baba Ijesha: LASG To Prosecute Nollywood Actor, Yomi Fabiyi For Contempt Of Court

The Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) says it
will prosecute a Nollywood actor, Yomi Fabiyi, for contempt of
court over airing a movie about the facts of a case under judicial
consideration.

The Lagos State Director of Public Prosecution, Mrs Olayinka
Adeyemi, on Monday, told an Ikeja Special Offences Court that
Fabiyi produced a movie entitled “Oko Iyabo,” based on the court
proceedings of June 24, 2021.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nollywood actor,
Olanrewaju James, alias ‘Baba Ijesha’ is facing a six-count charge
bordering on the indecent treatment of a child, sexual assault,
attempted sexual assault by penetration and sexual assault by
penetration at the court.

Adeyemi told the court on Monday that despite warnings during
proceedings of June 24 that the matter was sub judice and,
therefore, prohibited from public discussion elsewhere, Fabiyi went
ahead and made a movie about the facts of the case.

The DPP noted that the movie, which was aired after the
proceedings of June 24, breached the Judge’s directives by
revealing sensitive information about the case which is before the
court.

“Despite the warnings of this honourable court, an actor called
Yomi Fabiyi went ahead and made a movie about the facts of this
case.

“He used real names of the parties and witnesses in this matter
in the movie. Our application is to exclude him, his privies and
his agents from proceedings in court.

“He is not in court at the moment but his representatives may be
in court. This is contempt of court and we intend to prosecute him
and bring him before this court,” the DPP said.

Reacting, Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo expressed displeasure about
the development and ordered for an investigation.

“This case is sub judice and you are not to be making videos and
disparaging comments on social media. This needs to be
investigated,” the judge said.

Responding to the allegations, the lead defence counsel, Mr Dada
Awosika (SAN), said that though he was aware of the movie, it was
filmed before the criminal case began in court.

“The movie is about the controversy between two artistes – Yomi
Fabiyi and Iyabo Ojo. I saw the movie on YouTube.

“The two of them are supporters on different sides. Fabiyi is
one supporter and Ojo is another supporter.

“This movie is about the controversy between both of them and
they are not parties to this case,” Awosika said.

Justice Taiwo reiterated the fact that the allegations against
Fabiyi should be investigated by authorities to enable legal
actions to be taken against him if he is found culpable.

NAN reports that famous Nollywood actress; Ms Iyabo Ojo, was in
court during the proceedings.

NAN reports that the Nollywood actress and the foster mother of
the complainant, Ms Damilola Adekoya alias Princess, had begun
their testimonies as witnesses for the state. (NAN)

The Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) says it
will prosecute a Nollywood actor, Yomi Fabiyi, for contempt of
court over airing a movie about the facts of a case under judicial
consideration.

The Lagos State Director of Public Prosecution, Mrs Olayinka
Adeyemi, on Monday, told an Ikeja Special Offences Court that
Fabiyi produced a movie entitled “Oko Iyabo,” based on the court
proceedings of June 24, 2021.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nollywood actor,
Olanrewaju James, alias ‘Baba Ijesha’ is facing a six-count charge
bordering on the indecent treatment of a child, sexual assault,
attempted sexual assault by penetration and sexual assault by
penetration at the court.

Adeyemi told the court on Monday that despite warnings during
proceedings of June 24 that the matter was sub judice and,
therefore, prohibited from public discussion elsewhere, Fabiyi went
ahead and made a movie about the facts of the case.

The DPP noted that the movie, which was aired after the
proceedings of June 24, breached the Judge’s directives by
revealing sensitive information about the case which is before the
court.

“Despite the warnings of this honourable court, an actor called
Yomi Fabiyi went ahead and made a movie about the facts of this
case.

“He used real names of the parties and witnesses in this matter
in the movie. Our application is to exclude him, his privies and
his agents from proceedings in court.

“He is not in court at the moment but his representatives may be
in court. This is contempt of court and we intend to prosecute him
and bring him before this court,” the DPP said.

Reacting, Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo expressed displeasure about
the development and ordered for an investigation.

“This case is sub judice and you are not to be making videos and
disparaging comments on social media. This needs to be
investigated,” the judge said.

Responding to the allegations, the lead defence counsel, Mr Dada
Awosika (SAN), said that though he was aware of the movie, it was
filmed before the criminal case began in court.

“The movie is about the controversy between two artistes – Yomi
Fabiyi and Iyabo Ojo. I saw the movie on YouTube.

“The two of them are supporters on different sides. Fabiyi is
one supporter and Ojo is another supporter.

“This movie is about the controversy between both of them and
they are not parties to this case,” Awosika said.

Justice Taiwo reiterated the fact that the allegations against
Fabiyi should be investigated by authorities to enable legal
actions to be taken against him if he is found culpable.

NAN reports that famous Nollywood actress; Ms Iyabo Ojo, was in
court during the proceedings.

NAN reports that the Nollywood actress and the foster mother of
the complainant, Ms Damilola Adekoya alias Princess, had begun
their testimonies as witnesses for the state. (NAN)