Why I Accused Abiodun Jimoh Of Sexual Abuse – Omo Ibadan
Recently, allegations by comedienne and actress, Adeyela Adebola, popularly known as Omo Ibadan or Lizzy Jay, that movie producer, Abiodun Jimoh, tried to molest her, went viral.
Jimoh had last week denied the allegations in an exclusive interview with Saturday Beats, saying he never had physical contact with Omo Ibadan. At the time, Omo Ibadan didn’t respond to the interview questions Saturday Beats sent to her, but has now done so.
According to her, she decided to talk about it because she felt the need to speak for others who might be suffering from such experiences.
“I alleged that he molested me sexually. For the record, when the whole thing started, I informed my family and a few older people in the industry about it. They asked me to keep calm and move on. If I wanted to institute an action then, I would have (done so).
“For the record again, I maintain my stand and I reiterate all I have said without any equivocation, save for the fact that I do not intend to do further than I have done so far, having found my peace, and because of the intervention of some persons I respect like Mr Latin and Mr Yinka Quadri.
Omo Ibadan used to be part of Jimoh’s movie production team before her exit from his team. When asked about how she would describe her working relationship with Jimoh, she noted that it was an interesting phase for her. She said, “I would be a hypocrite if I say working with him for few months was not interesting. I only got to go to his movie sets once in a while; like I already said, I concentrate more on my comedy than acting. I had to eventually quit when I couldn’t cope with his several moves and actions. And for the record, he didn’t send me away, I quit, I left the group on my own; he is aware of this, as well as other people I informed about my intention to leave.”
Omo Ibadan’s outburst followed the allegations of rape made by wife of Timi Dakolo, Busola, against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly.