- – Singer Davido and Sophia Momodu are engaged in a heated child custody dispute over their daughter, with Sophia responding to Davido’s claims.
- – Sophia’s detailed response refutes Davido’s allegations and asserts that she has not denied him access to their daughter, but only denied him access to her body and intimacy.
- – The legal battle has highlighted the challenges Sophia faces as a single mother and her hope for a fair resolution for herself and their child.
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In a highly publicized child custody dispute, Nigerian singer Davido and his former partner Sophia Momodu have been engaged in a legal battle over their daughter. The situation has now taken a new turn as Sophia has come forward with a detailed response, aiming to set the record straight.
In a statement released through her legal representatives, Sophia stated, “I only denied him access to my body.” This statement directly addresses Davido’s claims that she has been denying him access to their daughter.
Sophia’s comprehensive response provides further context to the ongoing dispute. She explained that she and Davido were in a relationship from 2014 to 2017, and again from 2020 to 2022. During this time, Davido provided financial support for their daughter, covering school fees, rent, and other living expenses.
However, Sophia revealed that she ended the relationship in July 2022, and since then, Davido has repeatedly threatened to “make Sophia’s life miserable” if she does not make herself available to him sexually. Sophia firmly maintains that she has never denied Davido the opportunity to see their daughter, but he has chosen not to do so since July 2022, leaving their child “distressed and questioning why her father has cut contact with her.”
The statement further alleges that Davido has neglected his financial responsibilities towards their daughter, leaving her school fees unpaid. It was only after legal counsel was sought in February 2023 that Davido’s father, Mr. Adedeji Adeleke, eventually paid the outstanding fees.
Sophia also claims that she has solely shouldered expenses, including rent, living and travel costs, healthcare, and all other expenses related to their daughter since July 2022. Despite this, she emphasizes that the most important support Davido can provide is his presence and emotional support.
Sophia’s legal team has attempted to establish a formal co-parenting arrangement with Davido, but he and his lawyers have consistently refused to cooperate. Instead, they have allegedly tried to “discredit and isolate Sophia and their daughter using Davido’s social influence and network.”
Sophia maintains that she has never denied Davido access to their daughter, but only access to her body and intimacy, which he has taken issue with. She states that Davido is in a publicly known relationship and wishes him well, seeking to move forward in her life free from harassment and verbal abuse.
As the matter has escalated into a legal dispute, Sophia refrains from further comment, though she expresses faith in the justice system and hopes that the “injustices and hardships faced by herself and their daughter will be exposed and justice served.”
Furthermore, Sophia has accused Davido of using his wealth and influence to pressure her into maintaining a sexual relationship, despite her desire to move on. She claims that Davido has threatened to take their daughter away from her if she does not comply with his demands.
Sophia’s statement also highlights the challenges she has faced as a single mother, shouldering the responsibility of caring for their child without adequate support from Davido. She has expressed concerns about the emotional toll this dispute has taken on their daughter and her wellbeing.
The case has drawn significant public attention, with many social media users and commentators weighing in on the complex dynamics of the custody battle. Sophia’s detailed response has provided a more comprehensive understanding of the situation, and she hopes that the legal proceedings will ultimately lead to a fair and just resolution for both herself and their child.
Sophia’s full statement
“Sophia Momodu Addresses Allegations Amid Custody Dispute
“Lagos, Nigeria – June 22, 2024 – In response to the one-sided article published by Punch newspaper on 19th June 2024 titled “David Adeleke Seeking Custody of the Daughter,” Sophia Momodu issues the following official statement to set the record straight:
“Sophia Momodu through her legal representatives (Punuka attorneys & solicitors and BIMPE AJEGBOMOGUN & CO) urges journalists to verify stories before reporting skewed and unbalanced information to the public.
“1. Relationship and Financial Support History: David Adeleke and Sophia Momodu were in a relationship from 2014-2017 and 2020-2022. During this time, David provided financial support for their daughter, covering school fees, rent, and other living expenses, including the cars mentioned in the article.
“2. End of Relationship: Sophia ended the relationship with David in July 2022. Since then, David has repeatedly threatened to make Sophia’s life miserable if she does not make herself available to him sexually.
“3. Lack of Contact and Emotional Support: David has not seen their daughter since July 2022 by his own choice. Sophia has never denied him the opportunity to see his daughter. He has not reached out on special occasions such as her birthday or Christmas for the past two years, which has left his daughter distressed and questioning why her father has cut contact with her. Despite this, David posts images of her on social media to falsely portray himself as a supportive and active father.
“4. Financial Neglect: Since July 2022, David has not fulfilled his financial responsibilities towards their daughter, leaving her school fees unpaid. Their daughter’s school has contacted him multiple times regarding the fees for the 2021/2022 school term and January 2023, with no response. Legal counsel was sought in February 2023, resulting in David’s father, Mr. Adedeji Adeleke, eventually paying the outstanding fees. Regardless of this neglect Sophia strongly maintains that the most important support David can provide to their daughter is his presence and emotional support.
“5. Sole Financial Responsibility: Since July 2022, Sophia has solely shouldered expenses including rent, living and travel costs, healthcare, and all other expenses related to their daughter.
“6. Failed Mediation Attempts: Two years ago, Sophia initiated efforts through her legal team to establish a formal co-parenting arrangement with David, but he and his lawyers have consistently refused to cooperate toward a mutually agreeable resolution. Instead, they have attempted to discredit and isolate Sophia and their daughter using David’s social influence and network.
“7. Access and Harassment: Sophia has never denied David access to their daughter, only access to her body and intimacy, which he has taken issue with. David is in a publicly known relationship, and Sophia wishes him well. She seeks to move forward in her life free from harassment and verbal abuse. Sophia Momodu refrains from further comment as the matter has escalated into a legal dispute. Despite facing threats and claims of immunity from Nigerian law, she maintains faith in the justice system and fully cooperates with the legal process. She hopes that the injustices and hardships faced by herself and their daughter will be exposed and justice served, with all necessary documentation provided to back claims. Through this challenging situation, Sophia remains hopeful for a positive outcome where David actively participates in their daughter’s life.”
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