Nigerian actor, Olanrewaju James, also known as Baba Ijesha, said comedienne, Damilola Adekoya, popularly known as Princess, is his former lover.
Baba Ijesha said this on Friday, March 4, 2022, at an Ikeja Special Offences Court.
The actor testified as to the second defence witness at his trial for the alleged defilement of a 14-year-old foster daughter of Princess.
Led in evidence by the defence counsel, Dada Awosika, SAN, Baba Ijesha described the nature of the relationship he allegedly had with Princess.
He said, “We were dating, my lord. She always slept in my room. We slept together. We both touched and kissed ourselves.”
Under cross-examination by the Lagos State Director of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions, Dr Jide Martins, the defendant denied defiling the minor.
However, he admitted knowing the child since she was seven years old.
“Princess is not my benefactor. She is the one who benefitted from me,” he said.
Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo suspended the case until March 11 for the continuation of defence.
