Tony Payne, a Poet and former talent manager, issues a note of warning to Nigerian actor Yomi Fabiyi on his roles in defending embattled thespian Baba Ijesha.
Tony Payne, via her Instagram stories, explained what she discussed with her lawyer friend on the part being played by Fabiyi in calling for the arrest of those kicking against Baba Ijesha’s alleged molestation of a minor.
The former music publicist said Fabiyi’s unlawful act is ‘victim intimidation’ in America. She also suggested that there could be more to his involvement for him to be trying so hard to shut the victims up.
“Was speaking to a lawyer friend of mine today and he said what that Yoruba actor guy is doing is called Victim Intimidation. I’m not sure how the law works in Nigeria, but in America, more specifically Cali, it’s a crime.
“Especially if the case hasn’t gone to court…..I’m like but from his activities online, seems he is more concerned about ‘arresting’ the victims than the actual criminal”.
“Laywer friend said there has to be more to his involvement because he wouldn’t be trying so hard to intimidate the victims otherwise. I totally agree!”
Recall, Baba Ijesha was reportedly said to molest comedienne Princess’ foster daughter when she was age seven and was caught on tape while sexually assaulting the girl again at age 14.
Baba Ijesha has since been in police custody.