Two clerics predicted my legal troubles — Actor Baba Ijesha

Convicted Nigerian actor Baba Ijesha, also known as Olanrewaju Omiyinka, has disclosed that two clerics had predicted his legal troubles before his imprisonment. The priests were Prophetess Abimbola Ajayi and Pastor Israel Ogundipe, also known as Genesis. Baba Ijesha shared this information in an interview with Dele Adeyanju on Agabletu TV, which was later posted on the station's YouTube channel.

During the visit to Ajayi's church in the United Kingdom, Baba Ijesha was warned by the clergy about potential legal issues involving women, especially a short, dark-complexioned individual. He recounted that Ajayi stated, "The Spirit of God told me to warn you about women. She said I would run into trouble and face legal issues." Despite Ajayi's counsel, the actor failed to heed her advice and did not visit her church upon returning to Nigeria.

Another encounter took place with Pastor Ogundipe, who the actor described as a genuine prophet who received messages from God. Baba Ijesha shared that Ogundipe made a specific request concerning a name among his girlfriends, which became clearer to him after the incident. The actor praised Ogundipe's prophecy, stating that it matched someone involved in the controversy.

Baba Ijesha's case involved a 2021 incident of sexual assault and indecent treatment of a child. He was convicted in July 2022 by the Lagos State High Court and sentenced to five years and three years' imprisonment, to run concurrently. The Lagos State Government clarified later that he was not acquitted but released after completing his prison sentence.

The state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, confirmed that the Court of Appeal upheld the conviction while setting aside some earlier convictions. Baba Ijesha was subsequently added to Lagos State's sex offenders' register.