Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors, legal representatives of Sophia Momodu in her ongoing child custody case with Afrobeats star Davido over their daughter, Imade, have accused the singer of exposing one of their partners to online harassment following recent court proceedings.
The firm’s statement comes after a hearing in the custody matter before a Lagos court. Following the proceedings, Davido publicly spoke about an exchange in court involving Sophia’s lawyer, Mrs. Ebelechukwu Egeonu Enedah. He subsequently announced his intention to withdraw the case, clarifying that he was not seeking sole custody but rather a structured co-parenting arrangement.
In posts shared on social media, the singer expressed dissatisfaction with aspects of the courtroom exchanges, stating that while he believed in his legal position, the matter became personal during the proceedings. In a separate post, he shared the name and social media handle of the lawyer, mistakenly tagging gospel artiste Tosin Bee, an action that drew significant online attention.
Reacting to the development, Punuka Attorneys issued a statement condemning what it described as inflammatory public commentary and attempts to intimidate legal counsel outside judicial processes. The firm emphasised that the case remains sub judice and will be determined strictly by the court based on evidence and the law.
According to the statement, subjecting legal practitioners to threats, intimidation, or harassment for carrying out their professional duties undermines the administration of justice and the principle of fearless advocacy.
The firm called on the Nigerian Bar Association and members of the legal community globally to condemn what it termed an attack on professional legal conduct.
The custody dispute remains before the court, with both parties having publicly addressed aspects of the matter while the legal process continues.
