Lagos-based legal practitioners, Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors, have issued a pre-action notice to music star Davido, whose real name is David Adedeji Adeleke, over allegations of harassment, threats to life, cyberbullying, and defamation involving one of its partners, Ebelechukwu Enedah.
In a letter dated February 24, 2026, addressed to Adeleke and sighted by our correspondent, the firm stated that it was acting on the instructions of Mrs. Enedah and formally notified the singer of her intention to institute legal proceedings.
The letter, signed by Decency Nkume, Associate, and Nnamdi Oragwu, Partner, on behalf of the firm, read in part: “We are Counsel to Mrs. Ebelechukwu Egeonu Enedah (hereinafter referred to as ‘Our Client’), on whose unequivocal instruction, we notify you of her intention to commence legal action against you.”
According to the firm, the dispute arose during proceedings in Suit No: LD/1587PMC/2024, David Adeleke v. Sophia Momodu, at the Lagos State High Court on February 12, 2026. Mrs. Enedah appeared as counsel to Sophia Momodu in the matter.
The letter alleged that Adeleke acted in an inappropriate manner during the court session, becoming verbally aggressive toward the lawyer.
“Your conduct deteriorated to such a degree that physical restraint became necessary to prevent further disruption to the proceedings,” the firm stated.
It further claimed that the presiding judge instructed Adeleke to apologise in open court, a directive he allegedly ignored.
“The Honourable Court directed you to apologise to Our Client in open court for your conduct, which directive you disobeyed,” the letter added.
Punuka Attorneys also alleged that the incident extended beyond the courtroom, accusing Adeleke and social media accounts purportedly linked to him of publishing posts that subjected Mrs Enedah to online abuse and threats.
Among the remarks attributed to the singer were: “I disgraced you in the courtroom… I was teaching you your work, you couldn’t even take it… You are a wicked human being, UR THE WORST LAWYER EVER! I BEAT YOU IN COURT!”
Describing the posts as calculated and harmful, the firm stated, “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.”
The firm said the aftermath was immediate and alarming.
“The consequences were swift and severe. Our Client was immediately subjected to a torrent of abusive text messages, threatening telephone calls, and explicit threats to her safety and the safety of her family,” the letter read.
Emphasising that legal professionals are entitled to perform their duties without intimidation or public ridicule, particularly in cases concerning a minor’s custody and welfare, the firm demanded an immediate halt to further public commentary on the ongoing case.
“You are hereby required to issue a clear and unequivocal public statement withdrawing the defamatory statements and offering an unreserved apology to Our Client,” the letter stated.
In addition, Mrs Enedah is seeking ₦1,000,000,000 in damages for alleged harassment, defamation, and emotional distress.
The firm warned that failure to meet the demands within seven days of receiving the notice would prompt legal action.
“Should you fail, refuse, or neglect to comply with the above demands within seven (7) days of receipt of this letter, Our Client shall, without further recourse to you, commence an action at the High Court of Lagos to seek the reliefs outlined herein,” it stated.
Davido has in recent years been involved in an ongoing custody and child support dispute with Sophia Momodu, which has attracted considerable public interest. The latest development appears to have stemmed from a court appearance related to that case.
As of the time of filing this report, Adeleke had not publicly responded to the allegations or the demands outlined in the pre-action notice.
