Court refuses to grant Baba Ijesha‘s bail pending appeal

The court has refused to grant bail application filed by convicted Nollywood actor, James Olarewaju popularly known as Baba Ijesha.

Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of Ikeja Special Offences Court who precided over the case on Wednesday September 21, said the applicant has failed to show special circumstances to warrant him bail as he is facing a serious crime.

Baba Ijesha sought bail for an appeal to the five-year sentence for allegedly assaulting a 14-year-old girl.

The judge said;

“The applicant must show special and exceptional circumstances because the term given to him is five years which is to run concurrently.

“There is no evidence that the appeal has been entered and there is no indication before this court that the court will not treat the case expeditiously.

“It is in the view of this court that the applicant has failed to show special circumstances to warrant him bail because he is facing a serious crime.

“In view of this case, I am inclined to refuse the bail application of the applicants pending appeal.”

BS