Ebelechukwu Egeonu Enedah, Sophia Momodu’s lawyer in the custody battle with Davido over their daughter Imade, has demanded N1 billion in damages from the singer over alleged harassment, cyberbullying, and threat to life.
The controversy began after a heated court hearing in
February, following which Davido announced on social media that he was
withdrawing his custody bid.
He accused Enedah of referencing his late son during
proceedings, describing it as a “low blow,” and shared her name online,
mistakenly tagging gospel artiste Tosin Bee.
The post drew online attention toward the lawyer, prompting
her firm to condemn the alleged harassment against her.
In a letter from her legal representative dated February 24,
Enedeh claimed David’s “libelous” actions have seriously “harmed my reputation,
caused me emotional distress, and made me fear for my safety and that of my
family”.
She argued that publicly calling her “the worst lawyer ever”
was a deliberate attempt to damage her professional standing simply for
carrying out her duties.
The letter added that the singer’s actions have disrupted
the proceedings, stressing that custody matters involving a child should not be
turned into a public spectacle.
“The aggregate effect of your conduct has been devastating.
Our Client a Partner at PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors, a legal practitioner
of over twenty (20) years’ post-call experience, and a professional of
impeccable standing has, as a direct and proximate consequence of your actions,
suffered severe damage to her professional reputation, acute emotional
distress, well-founded fear for her own life and the lives of her family
members, and tangible harm to her professional practice,” the letter reads in
part.
“To publicly brand a lawyer of her standing as “THE WORST
LAWYER EVER” is not the expression of grievance. It is a deliberate and
malicious act of reputational destruction, targeted at counsel for the singular
reason that she discharged her professional duty with competence and without
fear.
“…It is equally settled that proceedings concerning the
custody and welfare of a minor are not fit for public commentary,
sensationalism, or social media spectacle.
“Your actions have not only imperiled our client but have
also introduced destabilizing and unlawful dimension into proceedings that
ought to be guided solely by the best interests of the child concerned.”
Enedah demanded that Davido immediately cease making any
public comments about her or the ongoing court proceedings.
She also asked him to issue a retraction and public apology
on all his social media platforms and in two national newspapers, and to urge
his followers to stop any “harassment”.
The lawyer requested the singer to pay N1 billion as
“compensation”, noting that the demands must be met in 7 days.
“Our client hereby DEMANDS as follows: a. Immediately cease
and desist from any further direct or indirect commentary, publications, posts,
or statements (including via affiliates or cohorts) relating to this matter,
Our Client, opposing counsel, or the proceedings while the suit remains sub
judice,” the statement added.
“b. Issue clear and unequivocal public statement across all
your verified social media platforms (Instagram, X, etc.), expressly
withdrawing all prior derogatory, defamatory, and abusive statements,
apologizing for the harm caused, and directing your associates, followers, and
cohorts to immediately desist from any harassment, threats, intimidation,
contact, or publication directed at Our Client or her family.
“c. Publish a formal written apology to Mrs. Ebelechukwu
Egeonu Enedah (tagging her handle), retracting the defamatory statements and
acts of cyberbullying directed against her, which apology shall be pubished
with equal prominence on all your verified social media platforms and in at
least two widely circulated national daily newspapers in Nigeria.
“Compensation in the sum of N1,000,000,000 (One Billion
Naira). We do not expect that you will fail to comply with the above demands.
“However, TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to comply with
our Client’s demand within 7 (Seven) days from the receipt of this letter, our
Client shall commence an action against you at the high court of Lagos to claim
the above demands.”
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