Dr. Deji Adeleke, billionaire businessman and father of renowned Afrobeats star Davido, has publicly addressed the long-standing paternity claims involving his son, putting an official statement to the controversies that have circulated online for years. The matter, which has attracted extensive media attention, stems from allegations made by an Ibadan-based woman, identified as Ayo Labinjo, who claims to have had a sexual relationship with Davido during one of his visits to the city several years ago.
According to Ayo Labinjo, the alleged encounter resulted in a pregnancy, and she later gave birth to a baby girl she named Anu Adeleke. Over the years, she has repeatedly asserted that Davido refused to acknowledge or take responsibility for the child. The claims resurfaced recently when Anu, through an Instagram account believed to be managed on her behalf, publicly requested that Davido undergo another DNA test, seeking clarity on whether he is indeed her biological father.
In response to the renewed allegations, Davido firmly stated that five separate DNA tests had already been conducted, all of which returned negative results. He insisted that he is not the biological father of Anu Adeleke and rejected the calls for additional testing, asserting that science had already provided clear answers to the matter.
Dr. Deji Adeleke has now publicly weighed in, lending support to his son’s stance amid the ongoing online discussions. In his statement, he described the circulating reports as false, misleading, and unverified. He further accused investigative journalist Kemi Olunloyo of deliberately fueling the controversy online, suggesting that the narrative has been exaggerated and sensationalized for attention.
He emphasized that science has spoken conclusively on the issue, pointing to the multiple DNA test results that definitively show Anu is not part of the Adeleke family lineage. The billionaire businessman underlined that the Adeleke family has followed due process throughout the investigation and stressed that the matter should now be laid to rest, urging the public and media to respect the family’s privacy.
As debates continue online, Dr. Deji Adeleke’s statement appears to reinforce the position that all necessary measures have been taken to verify the paternity claims, and that repeated challenges or unfounded allegations are unnecessary. The family maintains that the legal and scientific processes have sufficiently addressed the matter, and any further speculation is both unwarranted and disrespectful.
The public response to Dr. Adeleke’s clarification has been mixed, with some expressing relief that the family has spoken out decisively, while others continue to debate the issue on social media. Despite the controversy, the Adeleke family remains firm in their position, emphasizing that the scientific evidence clears Davido of any paternity responsibilities regarding Anu.
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