The Theatre Art and Motion Picture Practitioners Association Of Nigeria (TAMPAN) and Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has reacted to a new movie released by Nollywood actor and producer, Yomi Fabiyi, titled “Oko Iyabo”.
In the movie, Fabiyi retold the story of the rape scandal involving another Princess, Baba Ijesha and an underage girl.
Fabiyi, who stood with Baba Ijesha accused of raping a minor, released clips of the movie on Monday
TAMPAN, in a statement, condemned the movie, stating that it has gone against their ethics and virtue.
According to the press statement, Fabiyi will appear before its committee on the 11th of July, 2021.
“The TAMPAN committee on ethics, conflicts and resolution wishes to inform the general public that the association has summoned Mr. Yomi Fabiyi who is the producer and directed of the controversial film titled ‘Oko Iyabo’ to appear before it on Thursday 11th July 2021,” it read in part.
Reacting, Iyabo Ojo urged Nigerians to exercise patience, so they don’t fall into the danger of intruding into the sacred issue.
According to her, ”civility demands all parties, both those directly involved and other interested parties hesitate from being too emotional or biased about the plague of child molestation ravaging our society.
“It is no longer news that Yomi Fabiyi just released a movie, titled, “Oko Iyabo” that portrayed a young girl with the mischievous career goal to be a prostitute.
”It is was tragic to see a movie teaching children that it is right to have a relationship with an adult.”
She added that the movie is a gross violation of the fundamental human right to dignity and that it is against the child rights law of Lagos State.
“This is even against the court ruling that individuals should refrain from commenting or doing anything that would undermine the powers of the court or unduly influence the proceedings in court.
“It is tragic to see a movie teaching our children that it is right to have a relationship with an adult,” she lamented.
