Sophia Momodu Reveals Shocking Reasons Behind Davido’s Neglect of Daughter’s School Fees
Sophia Momodu, the ex-partner of singer Davido, has filed a counter-affidavit in response to Davido’s lawsuit seeking custody of their daughter, Imade. Momodu alleges that Davido has neglected his financial responsibilities towards their child, including failing to pay school fees, and only shows interest in visiting their daughter when it benefits his media image.
Momodu claims that Davido’s visitation requests are often conditional upon her agreeing to sexual favors, and that he has a history of abandoning their daughter when she refuses. She also alleges that in 2017, Davido threw her and their daughter out of his Atlanta home, forcing them to squat with a friend.
In her affidavit, Momodu argues that she has been solely responsible for their daughter’s care and accommodation, while Davido has not been a consistent presence in Imade’s life. She disputes Davido’s claim of faithfully paying school fees, stating that he defaulted in 2021 and 2022, and that his father intervened to pay the fees in 2023.
Momodu further states that she has never denied Davido access to their daughter, but he has chosen to be an absentee father. She also alleges that Davido’s visits are often at odd hours and are used for publicity stunts.
During a court hearing on Friday, Momodu’s legal team, led by Chief (Dr) Anthony Idigbe (SAN), highlighted the publication of a hearing notice in a national newspaper, which mentioned their daughter’s name multiple times. The judge agreed that the child’s name should not be mentioned and referred the case to the Alternative Dispute Resolution section for possible settlement.
Momodu’s legal team also cited the Child’s Rights Law of Lagos State 2015, which prohibits the publication of a child’s name in a court matter. They argued that the publication of the suit in a national newspaper has exposed their daughter to danger, necessitating extra security measures to ensure her safety.
In response, Davido took to Instagram, stating that all he wants is joint parenting and expressing displeasure at Momodu’s references to the death of his son in 2022. He clarified that joint custody would allow both parents access to their daughter, while sole custody would grant access to only one parent.
(Source: Punch News)
