Baba Ijesha: I Didn’t Set My Daughter Up For Molestation — Princess

Comedian Princess, Nigerian actress, says she did not set her
daughter up for molestation as alleged by Dada Awosika, one of the
lead counsels to Baba Ijesha, her embattled colleague.

Baba Ijesha is being tried on a six-count charge which includes
sexual assault by penetration, indecent treatment of a child, and
sexual assault.

The three-day trial, which started on Monday, resumed on Tuesday
at the Lagos state special offences court in Ikeja.

During the cross-examination, Awosika had questioned the
rationale of Princess leaving her foster child with Baba Ijesha on
the day she was allegedly molested by the actor.

Awosika’s argument had come after Princess admitted before the
court that she had a premonition of Baba Ijesha’s alleged sexual
escapades with minors.

The lawyer had described events leading to the arrest of his
client as a “set up” allegedly “scripted” by Princess.

The senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN) had also cited the manner
in which the said minor composed herself during the recording of
the CCTV footage, adding that her attitude was questionable.

On his part, Babatunde Ogala, lead counsel to Baba Ijesha, also
questioned why Princess decided to record the incident herself
instead of reporting the matter to the police directly for proper
investigation.

But reacting, Princess denied setting up her daughter for
molestation, explaining that the gesture was to ensure she caught
her colleague “red-handed.”

The actress also argued that prior to the recording, she was not
certain Baba Ijesha would repeat the act he allegedly carried out
on the minor seven years earlier.

Princess said the CCTV was only to confirm what the daughter
told her, adding that such can therefore not be described as a
setup as claimed by the lawyer.

The comedienne also claimed she couldn’t muster the strength to
call the police at the time because she was “emotionally
distraught.”

Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo adjourned the matter till August 11 and
12 after Princess was cross-examined by Baba Ijesha’s defence
counsel.

Comedian Princess, Nigerian actress, says she did not set her
daughter up for molestation as alleged by Dada Awosika, one of the
lead counsels to Baba Ijesha, her embattled colleague.

Baba Ijesha is being tried on a six-count charge which includes
sexual assault by penetration, indecent treatment of a child, and
sexual assault.

The three-day trial, which started on Monday, resumed on Tuesday
at the Lagos state special offences court in Ikeja.

During the cross-examination, Awosika had questioned the
rationale of Princess leaving her foster child with Baba Ijesha on
the day she was allegedly molested by the actor.

Awosika’s argument had come after Princess admitted before the
court that she had a premonition of Baba Ijesha’s alleged sexual
escapades with minors.

The lawyer had described events leading to the arrest of his
client as a “set up” allegedly “scripted” by Princess.

The senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN) had also cited the manner
in which the said minor composed herself during the recording of
the CCTV footage, adding that her attitude was questionable.

On his part, Babatunde Ogala, lead counsel to Baba Ijesha, also
questioned why Princess decided to record the incident herself
instead of reporting the matter to the police directly for proper
investigation.

But reacting, Princess denied setting up her daughter for
molestation, explaining that the gesture was to ensure she caught
her colleague “red-handed.”

The actress also argued that prior to the recording, she was not
certain Baba Ijesha would repeat the act he allegedly carried out
on the minor seven years earlier.

Princess said the CCTV was only to confirm what the daughter
told her, adding that such can therefore not be described as a
setup as claimed by the lawyer.

The comedienne also claimed she couldn’t muster the strength to
call the police at the time because she was “emotionally
distraught.”

Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo adjourned the matter till August 11 and
12 after Princess was cross-examined by Baba Ijesha’s defence
counsel.