- According to Dr Adeleke, the controversy dates back to 2014 when he received a package from Ibadan
- He said the woman made it clear she was not seeking marriage or financial benefit
- “There is no issue of rejection here,” Adeleke said
Dr Deji Adeleke, father of Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has broken his silence on the recurring DNA controversy involving his son, stating that repeated paternity tests have conclusively shown that the child at the centre of the claims is not Davido’s daughter.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the billionaire businessman addressed the issue during a rare press briefing, explaining that the Adeleke family took the allegation seriously from the outset and spared no effort to establish the truth, adding that they were fully prepared to accept the child if the results had indicated otherwise.
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According to Dr Adeleke, the controversy dates back to 2014 when he received a package from Ibadan containing photographs, a birth certificate bearing Davido’s name, and a letter from the child’s grandmother requesting a DNA test.
He said the woman made it clear she was not seeking marriage or financial benefit, only clarity and responsibility if paternity was confirmed.
He disclosed that he immediately contacted the family and personally arranged a DNA test at a reputable hospital in Lagos, with samples later analysed abroad. Saliva samples were taken from both Davido and the child in the presence of all concerned parties, including the child’s mother and grandmother.
“The results showed a zero per cent probability of paternity,” Adeleke said, stressing that DNA evidence does not change regardless of how many times the test is repeated.
Despite this, he revealed that he encouraged further tests at different centres to eliminate every possible doubt, all of which produced the same outcome.
Dr Adeleke noted that the matter resurfaced recently following renewed social media campaigns and an emotional appeal allegedly made by the child, which he said prompted Davido to once again clarify that multiple DNA tests had already been conducted.
Responding to demands that the DNA reports be made public, the elder Adeleke declined, citing security, privacy, and legal concerns, especially given that a minor is involved. He warned that releasing such sensitive information could expose both the child and his son to unnecessary risks.
He emphasised that the family has no history of denying responsibility, noting that he already has 14 grandchildren and would have gladly welcomed another if science had proven otherwise.
“There is no issue of rejection here,” Adeleke said. “But facts are facts. Science is clear, and we cannot ignore it.”
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