In the child custody battle pitting Nigerian music sensation David Adeleke, known professionally as Davido, against Sophia Momodu, the mother of his first daughter, a bombshell Counter-Affidavit has been filed in the High Court of Lagos. The document, brimming with shocking allegations, offers a glimpse into a relationship fraught with controversy and paints a stark picture of celebrity parenthood gone awry.
Momodu claims that Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, used their daughter Imade as a pawn to maintain a sexual relationship with her. She alleges that he would withdraw fatherly duties and financial support whenever she attempted to end their liaison.
Perhaps most shockingly, Momodu accuses Davido of being an “absentee father” who prioritises his career and wild lifestyle over his daughter’s well-being. She cites instances of alleged abandonment, including a two-year period where he reportedly had no contact with Imade.
The document also reveals a startling claim about Davido’s family allegedly attempting to kidnap Imade when she was just three months old, with plans to take her out of the country without Momodu’s consent.
Momodu doesn’t pull any punches when discussing Davido’s lifestyle, labelling him a “world-acclaimed womaniser” and alleging that his home is an unsafe environment for a young girl. She references the tragic death of Davido’s son in 2022 as evidence of this claim.
Financial disputes feature prominently in the affidavit, with Momodu asserting that she’s been left to shoulder the bulk of Imade’s expenses, including school fees and accommodation costs, despite previous agreements with Davido.
The custody battle has taken a public turn, with Momodu accusing Davido of using the court case as a publicity stunt by publishing details in a national newspaper. She argues this has exposed Imade to danger and unwarranted public attention.
As this high-profile case unfolds, it promises to shed light on the challenges of co-parenting in the limelight and the complexities of celebrity custody battles. With both parties presenting starkly different narratives, the court’s decision will be eagerly awaited by fans and observers alike.
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It should be noted that, these are allegations made in the legal affidavit have not been proven in court. Both parties are currently in a Lagos high court where the hearing is ongoing with the child’s well-being remaining the primary concern throughout the process.
In light of these circumstances, Davido is seeking a court order granting him joint custody of their daughter, Imade Adeleke, to ensure a more collaborative and harmonious approach to her care and upbringing.
