The Digest:
Fresh controversy has erupted in the custody dispute between Afrobeats star Davido and the mother of his daughter Imade, with the law firm representing Imade's mother issuing a formal response to what it described as "inflammatory public statements" and harassment by the singer. Davido announced Friday he was withdrawing from custody proceedings, claiming he never sought sole custody and that references to his late son during court were a "lowest blow." On social media, he criticised the opposing legal team for alleged unprofessional conduct. In response, the law firm warned that "threats, intimidation or harassment of counsel outside the courtroom pose a serious threat to the administration of justice." The firm stated the matter is sub judice and will be decided by the court alone, calling on the Nigerian Bar Association to condemn what it termed an "aberration."
Key Points:
- The exchange escalates a private custody matter into a public legal ethics controversy.
- It raises questions about the boundaries of celebrity influence on judicial processes.
- Davido faces potential professional consequences, while the law firm defends its integrity.
- This signals the tension between public figures and legal professionals in high-profile cases.
- The timing, post-withdrawal, reflects ongoing fallout from the custody battle.
The law firm's strong statement warns against intimidation of legal practitioners, insisting the case will be decided by the court alone, not media commentary.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Davido/Social Media, Law Firm Statement
