Nigerian actor and film producer Yomi Fabiyi has provided an update on the legal proceedings surrounding his colleague, Baba Ijesha, who stands accused of sexual misconduct involving a minor.

Baba Ijesha, known for his work in the Nollywood industry, was previously arrested and handed a five-year sentence for allegations of assaulting a minor, who happens to be the foster daughter of another colleague, Damilola Adekoya, popularly referred to as Princess.

In a recent interview with Kolaolootu Live, Yomi stated that there exists no concrete evidence to support the claim that Baba Ijesha engaged in any inappropriate behavior with the minor.

He suggested that this lack of evidence led to the judge’s decision not to impose a life sentence on the embattled actor.

According to Yomi, Princess had called Baba Ijesha to shoot a skit, and her foster daughter affirmed the statement in court.

Yomi further claimed that the man who slept with Princess’ foster daughter is walking freely, adding the victim is not 14 years old as widely speculated.

He said,“Baba Ijesha’s appeal process is still ongoing in court. There was no evidence that he slept with the girl; that was why the judge didn’t sentence him to life imprisonment. He was called by Princess to shoot a skit, and the girl also said in court that she was called to shoot a skit. The person who actually slept with the girl is walking freely. The girl’s age is not 14. They never gave the court her birth certificate. We are waiting for the appeal court judgement.”