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Davido withdraws custody case: Singer slams Sophia’s lawyer over deceased son leverage
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On February 13, 2026, Nigerian singer Davido announced his withdrawal from the child custody battle against Sophia Momodu. The artist cited the defense lawyer’s decision to use the death of his late son, Ifeanyi, as a “low blow” during cross-examination, leading him to end the lawsuit.
Image Credit Left side: Davido / Instagram Right side: Sophia Momodu / InstagramDavido officially ended his legal pursuit for the joint custody of his daughter, Imade Adeleke. The singer announced the sudden decision on Friday, February 13, 2026, through his social media accounts.
This move follows months of public tension between the artist and his former partner, Sophia Momodu. Tensions reached a breaking point this week after the singer faced intense cross-examination during a closed-door court hearing. The singer had initially sought a legal arrangement to ensure regular visits.
”I never asked for full custody … I asked for joint custody” he wrote.
”Nobody won , nobody lost but Imade … so I don’t know why some pple r celebrating.. there’s nothing to celebrate.” the star added.
The Afrobeats icon explained that the defense lawyer used his late son, Ifeanyi, as leverage against him. He described the tactic as an unfair strategy that forced his hand to quit the case.
”I’ve decided to drop the case because when I was spanking that lawyer in the court room all .. she would get so frustrated .. because normally I finish school .. I was finishing her .. until she brought out her last card ! MY DECEASED SON ! THATS A NO NO ! Lowest blow!” Davido declared.
”My daughter will grow up knowing I fought for her .. let’s move on ❤️🙏🏾 One love !” he concluded.
The Breaking Point in Court
ValidUpdates understands that the legal team for Momodu raised questions about the singer’s past domestic environment. This strategy specifically referenced the tragic drowning of his three-year-old son in October 2022. The court session reportedly left the artist visibly shaken.
The singer previously fought to regain visitation rights after claims that the mother blocked his contact. This legal battle intensified after Momodu clarified her stance on daughter access in June 2024.
Public Reaction and Social Media Debate
The withdrawal has sparked a massive debate among fans and legal observers on social media. Many users defended the lawyer’s right to use relevant family history in a custody dispute. These comments highlighted the divide between legal ethics and emotional boundaries.
One user noted that no lawyer would ignore such a significant event when arguing for child safety. Others praised the singer for protecting his mental health by stepping away from the legal process.
Davido maintains that his primary goal was always the well-being of his first daughter. He believes she will eventually understand his efforts to be part of her life.
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Pastor Chris Okafor addresses divorce, custody claims and remarriage storm
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On December 28, 2025, Senior Pastor Chris Okafor of Grace Nation Church addressed his past divorce, child custody, and recent claims tied to his remarriage in Lagos. Okafor said a court granted him full custody when his children were ages two and four. He denied any abuse, and his children publicly backed him.
Image credit: @chrisokafor (Instagram)ValidUpdates understands that Pastor Chris Okafor, Senior Pastor of Grace Nation Church, has spoken with raw candour about his past marriage, the custody of his children, and the claims now circling him after he remarried. The remarks carried clear emotion and sparked fresh debate within his church community.
He set context with timelines and personal pledges, and he pulled his children into the frame to answer hard questions in public. The moment felt heavy, and the push to set the record straight sounded deliberate.
Custody timeline and his 13-year pledge
Okafor said the marriage ended when his son, Bobo, was four and his daughter was two. A court granted him full custody and allowed their mother access, and he raised them alone for more than a decade.
The pastor explained that he promised his children he would not remarry until they were grown. He said he kept that pledge for 13 years, calling the period tough but necessary to protect the home he ran.
Children’s ages and public denial
He noted that Bobo is now 17 and turns 18 in March, while Chidera is 15. Pastor Okafor then called both of them forward and asked, on record, if he ever acted indecently toward them.
The children answered in the negative. The pastor said any wrongdoing would have surfaced years ago and that authorities would have handled it at the time.
Claims after remarriage and vow to ‘destroy’
Okafor argued that the claims only began after he chose to remarry. He alleged that his former wife vowed to destroy him and the church, and that a coordinated effort now seeks to stain his name. He framed the case as payback for moving on with his life.
In a related moment, Pastor Okafor knelt to apologise to actress Doris Ogala during the wider scandal, which you can read in our report on his public apology and Ogala’s firm response rejecting the “liar” tag. See our coverage: Okafor kneels to apologise to Doris Ogala and Ogala accepts apology but rejects liar tag.
He added that the saga has hit him hard and drained him emotionally. The pastor said he aims to close this chapter with transparency and let his family heal.
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