In a subsequent post, Davido criticised the opposing legal team, alleging unprofessional conduct during the proceedings.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced his decision to withdraw from the ongoing custody case involving his daughter, Imade.
He made his decision to discontinue the case known late on Friday in a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) page, while voicing strong displeasure over what transpired during the court proceedings.
The ‘Electricity’ crooner was reacting to earlier posts shared by Lagos-based legal practitioner Maruf Muhammed, who drew public attention to what he described as tense moments at the Lagos State High Court, Yaba.
“Davido in High Court, Yaba now! Come and see drama in court. The lawyer made 001 lose his patience during cross-examination o! Be you never so high, the law is above you,” he posted.
When queried by a netizen about the matter before the court, Muhammed clarified that the session related to the custody of Davido’s daughter, Imade.
Responding to the post, Davido noted that he never sought sole custody of his daughter, contrary to widespread speculation. He clarified that his request was strictly for joint custody.
“I never asked for full custody… I asked for joint custody. Nobody won, nobody lost but Imade… so I don’t know why some pple r celebrating. There’s nothing to celebrate,” he wrote.
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He further disclosed that he opted to withdraw from the case after what he described as an unacceptable turn during courtroom exchanges.
He alleged that references were made to his late son, which he described as deeply distressing.
“I’ve decided to drop the case because… until she brought out her last card! MY DECEASED SON! THAT’S A NO NO! Lowest blow!” Davido stated.
He added that his actions were driven by love and responsibility towards his daughter, stressing that his efforts would not go unnoticed in the future.
“My daughter will grow up knowing I fought for her… let’s move on. One love!” he wrote.
Furthermore, the singer took to his Instagram story to criticise the opposing legal team, alleging unprofessional conduct during the proceedings.
“I disgraced you in the courtroom… I was teaching you your work… and then went on to mention my son. Like I said in the courtroom, I pray you never go through what me and my wife have gone through ever,” Davido wrote.
