Nollywood actor Baba Ijesha has been officially added to the Lagos State Sex Offenders Register after serving his jail term, with authorities dismissing claims that he was cleared by the Court of Appeal.
According to a report from PUNCH, Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has been added to the Lagos State Sex Offenders Register following the completion of his jail term for sexually assaulting a minor. The actor, convicted in 2021, was sentenced for offences involving the assault of a 14-year-old girl.
A video circulating on social media showed Baba Ijesha seated in a vehicle shortly after his release, appearing relieved and saying he needed rest. The update from the Lagos State Government followed a PUNCH Online report in which the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, dismissed claims that the actor had been cleared by the Court of Appeal.
Pedro described the circulating claims as “false, misleading and irresponsible,” stressing that the conviction still stands. He warned that assertions being circulated by actor Yomi Fabiyi were “wholly untrue and capable of alarming the public” and urged the public to disregard the reports.
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency added, “In line with Section 37 of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency Law 2021, his name has been duly entered into the Lagos State Sex Offenders Register. This measure supports ongoing efforts to protect minors, strengthen accountability and ensure that accurate information is available to the public.”
Comedienne Damilola Adekoya, known as Princess, had earlier called for the actor’s inclusion in the register during a live Instagram session on November 15, 2025.