Billionaire businessman and educationist Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, father of Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke (Davido), has spoken publicly for the first time on the long-running paternity controversy involving a 12-year-old girl, Anuoluwapo, insisting that multiple DNA tests have conclusively shown that the child is not his granddaughter.
Addressing journalists at a press briefing, Dr. Adeleke said the Adeleke family acted out of compassion for years despite knowing, based on scientific evidence, that Davido was not the biological father of the child.
“I have been paying Anu’s school fees and taking care of her for years. I also gave her mother a scholarship at my university and a monthly salary,” Adeleke said. “I did all these out of compassion, even though I knew Anu is not my granddaughter.”
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He added that he would have gladly embraced the child if DNA results had been positive. “I would have spoiled her silly like the other grandchildren, but the DNA results were negative.”
Multiple DNA Tests, All Negative
According to Dr. Adeleke, the family first became aware of the paternity claim between 2014 and 2015 through letters, photographs and financial demands. Despite Davido’s insistence that he had never met the child or her mother, Adeleke said he personally insisted on DNA testing to resolve the matter.
He disclosed that multiple DNA tests were conducted over the years, with reports varying between at least five in total—some involving Davido directly and others involving his cousin, B-Red. All tests reportedly returned 0.00 per cent probability of paternity.
Dr. Adeleke said one of the tests was conducted abroad, with samples sent to South Africa, and that the child’s grandmother was present when the result was disclosed. He further stated that the family paid for additional confirmatory tests but alleged that the other party failed to follow through.
To underscore the credibility of the results, he referenced Davido’s confirmed paternity of his daughter, Imade, which showed a 99.9 per cent probability, contrasting sharply with the zero per cent results in Anu’s case.
Allegations of Impersonation and Harassment
Dr. Adeleke also accused controversial commentator Kemi Olunloyo of impersonating the minor online and fueling renewed harassment of the Adeleke family through social media campaigns.
“I don’t even think it is legal for anyone to be impersonating a minor,” he said, describing the renewed attention on the matter as damaging and defamatory.
The controversy resurfaced recently after the girl made a public appeal on social media requesting a fresh DNA test. Davido responded by stating that he had already undergone five DNA tests, all of which were negative.
Mother Pushes Back
The child’s mother has disputed aspects of Dr. Adeleke’s account, denying that some tests were conducted and accusing the Adeleke family of intimidation and manipulation. However, Dr. Adeleke maintained that the evidence remains definitive and that further debate only serves to harm reputations.
“Science does not lie,” he said. “False claims damage lives, families and legacies.”
Dr. Adeleke said his decision to speak publicly was aimed at finally laying the issue to rest, stressing that the family’s support over the years was driven by empathy, not admission of paternity.
Observers say the statement marks the most detailed response yet from the Adeleke family and could bring legal and public clarity to a controversy that has lingered for nearly a decade.
