The mother of Anu, the 12-year-old girl at the centre of a long-running paternity dispute involving Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has accused the Adeleke family of intimidation, manipulation, and abuse of influence, as the controversy surrounding the child’s paternity resurfaces.
In a fresh reaction to recent claims linked to the case, Anu’s mother firmly denied allegations that additional DNA tests were conducted in 2020, describing such assertions as false and misleading.
She maintained that no valid or mutually agreed DNA test has ever conclusively resolved the matter, insisting that attempts to portray the issue as settled were part of a broader effort to silence her and wear her down.
“You cannot intimidate us. You cannot use power or influence to rewrite the truth,” she said, according to sources familiar with her position.
Background to the Dispute
The controversy dates back several years, following claims that Davido is the biological father of Anu. The issue gained public attention amid widespread social media debate, legal threats, and public statements from both sides, though no definitive court ruling has been delivered on the paternity question.
At different points, representatives linked to the Adeleke family have suggested that DNA tests were conducted and that the results did not support the paternity claim. However, Anu’s mother has consistently disputed this narrative, arguing that any test previously referenced was either improperly conducted, incomplete, or never jointly verified.
Allegations of Pressure and Power Play
In her latest comments, Anu’s mother alleged that she and her daughter have been subjected to sustained pressure, including legal intimidation and reputational attacks, aimed at discouraging her from pursuing the matter further.
She stressed that her demand has remained consistent: a transparent, independent DNA test conducted under mutually agreed conditions, to conclusively determine the child’s paternity.
Supporters of the family argue that the prolonged silence and conflicting claims have taken an emotional toll on the child, who remains at the centre of an intensely public and polarising dispute.
Silence from the Adeleke Camp
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no fresh public response from Davido or the Adeleke family addressing the latest accusations. Previous statements from the camp have largely maintained that the matter was resolved years ago.
The renewed exchange has once again ignited debate on power imbalance, accountability, and the welfare of children in high-profile paternity disputes, particularly when influential public figures are involved.
