The legal action, filed on April 17, 2024, and bearing the
suit number LD/1587PMC/2024, names Davido as the applicant and Sophia Momodu as
the respondent, marking the beginning of a legal battle over the child's
custody, according to PM News.
Davido, through his legal action, is seeking a court order
granting him joint custody of his daughter, Imade, and unrestricted access to
her.
While acknowledging that his relationship with Sophia
Momodu, Imade’s mother, ended several years ago, Davido emphasizes that he has
consistently fulfilled his financial responsibilities towards their child’s
well-being, demonstrating his commitment to Imade’s care and support.
By seeking joint custody and unfettered access, Davido aims
to ensure a continued active role in his daughter’s life.
Davido said he has consistently borne the costs of Imade’s
education, paying all her school fees, and has also been covering the rent for
the apartment where Sophia Momodu and their daughter reside. Despite his
efforts to provide for his child’s well-being, Davido alleges that Momodu has
been making unreasonable demands, seemingly designed to harass and frustrate
him.
Notably, she allegedly rejected his offer to provide a
luxurious apartment worth N200 million in a gated community on Victoria Island,
Lagos, which features amenities like a swimming pool, 24-hour power and water
supply, and round-the-clock security.
He said, “the respondent rejected the offer to stay and live
at the above-described secured Oniru apartment, which had been purchased
already, but demanded that I continue to pay N5,000,000 annually for a rented
facility as my own contribution towards my daughter’s accommodation.”
Davido further emphasized his commitment to his daughter’s
well-being by purchasing a Range Rover SUV to cater to her transportation
needs, including daily trips to and from school. However, his efforts were met
with resistance.
He revealed that he received a concerning call from Imade’s
school last year, informing him that she had been absent for two weeks. Upon
inquiring about the situation from Momodu, she made excuses and complained
about the condition of the Range Rover, yet failed to notify him about the
issue beforehand, further frustrating his attempts to provide for his child’s
needs.
Davido further stated that upon learning of the Range Rover’s
condition, he promptly provided an additional vehicle, a Highlander SUV, and
also gave Momodu N5.8 million to repair the Range Rover, effectively putting
two vehicles at her and their daughter's disposal. He emphasized his dedication
to their child’s well-being by committing to cover various expenses, including
living costs, nanny fees, medical and healthcare costs, insurance, and
international travel expenses, ensuring their daughter’s needs are
comprehensively met.
He added that “notwithstanding my efforts in the overall
interest of my daughter, the respondent has continued to make outlandish and
Utopian demands to frustrate me.”
Davido also alleged that Momodu demanded he pay the nanny
she hired a monthly salary of $800, equivalent to $19,600 annually, which he
deemed excessive.
Despite his efforts to provide for their daughter’s
well-being, Davido claimed that Momodu has consistently treated him with
cruelty and caused him significant emotional pain.
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.
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