BEVERLY HILLS, May 20, (THEWILL) – The President of the Association of Nigeria Theatre Practitioners, Adewale Elesho, has begged popular comedienne, Princess, to have mercy on Baba Ijesha over the rape charge their fellow actor had been facing
THEWILL writes that Baba Ijesha was accused of sexual assault and child molestation. Princess is the foster mother of the child.
Although the police have granted Baba Ijesha bail, Princess had stated that she would continue the fight to make sure that the actor landed in jail.
Elesho, in a video, begged Princess, to have mercy on Baba Ijesha.
He said, “I am Adewale Elesho, the President of the Association of Nigeria Theatre Practitioners. I thank all our sympathisers who have reached out to me about Baba Ijesha’s case. I want to use this opportunity to beg Princess to temper justice with mercy because things are really getting out of hands. She should please think about the years of friendship between her and Baba Ijesha and not allow this fight bring up another issue.
“I received a call last night when I was about to sleep and the caller asked me why I have not said anything about the case as the president of ANTP. The caller further asked me if Baba Ijesha is not a member of my association. More so, the caller said even if Baba Ijesha is not in my association, he is also my colleague.”
Elesho, also enjoined the Commissioner of Police to ensure a thorough investigation of the case.
He said: “I plead with you Princess, have mercy on Baba Ijesha. Remember that he is also you colleague. No one knows tomorrow except God. May God not let us face an encounter that is beyond our strength. Only God knows the true story in this situation. However, Princess should forgive him. The parent of the children will reap the fruit of their labour.
“I urge the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State to please ensure that the case is properly handled. I also call on the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Baba Ijesha and I are entertainers, and during election, entertainers help in campaigning for politicians. Please help.”
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