Controversial actor, Yomi Fabiyi, has reacted to the court proceedings about his movie ‘Oko Iyabo’.
The actor’s name came up during one of the court sessions about the alleged rape case of Baba Ijesha.
The defendant argued that the actor’s movie and the plot revealed to the court is not the actual case. However, the Judge stated that the case would be properly investigated.
Yomi in a post made on his Instagram page on Friday, August 6, lamented on how the matter was publicly judged based on TAMPAN’s letter and the public criticism instead of watching the movie.
According to him, the movie is totally different from how the way people viewed it.
He said, “On the 26th July, 2021, an ambush was laid against me in Lagos High Court, where the state prosecutor asked the judge to order my trial on “CONTEMPT OF COURT” on a movie I made “OKO IYABO”.
“Save for the proactive effort of Baba Ijesha’s defence team, Barr. Dada Awosika(SAN), Barr. Babatunde Ogala(SAN) and the team, they did a wonderful job to save the day and argue my case.
“What I suspect is that the prosecutor did not see the movie, they got swayed by TAMPAN’s LETTER, the trailer, title and social media noise. The main concept of the movie is not about the case in court, the few scenes similar to what has been leaked publicly was recreated to give artistic interpretation.
“Again, the movie was written & shot 2nd to 6th June, 2021, ever before the court called off their strike. The order for parties to the case not to comment publicly was given on the 24th June, 2021.
“The main story traverses around Iyabo & Yomi, they are not witness or party to the case. Iyabo did many videos with Yomi’s full names mentioned and dragged him for demanding FAIR TRIAL.
“Real name of the survivor was not at anytime used. I deliberately dodged the use of full names, image or voice of any persons directly connected.
“Some storylines are continum, if as a writer you have a break point, you may film to the limit of what is available even if the case is in court. Ignore those inventing new illegal laws. Freedom of expression is a constitutional right Filmmakers enjoy.
“If you will ever support a criticism on a movie, be sure you are hiding behind a honest critic, who has done thorough investigation and speak from raw knowledge and understanding.
“It is shocking to later see publications that Lagos Government vows to prosecute me. I respect the Governor, DPP and the court. What I understand is her Lordship advised is that, should they wish to come up with charges.
“They MUST investigate properly and ensure genuine reason(s), which I doubt there is any. I am law abiding and a SORRY for doing my job is an oppression.
“I should never be made a scapegoat for campaigning for FAIR TRIAL, EQUAL JUSTICE & HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION of all parties in this Baba Ijesha’s case. Yomi Fabiyi.”
