A Lagos-based law firm, Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors, has issued a pre-action notice to music star Davido, whose real name is David Adedeji Adeleke, over alleged harassment, threats to life, cyberbullying and defamation of one of its partners, Ebelechukwu Enedah.
In a letter dated February 24, 2026, which was seen by our correspondent today, and addressed to Adeleke, the firm stated that it was acting on the instruction of Mrs Enedah and formally notified him of her intention to commence legal action.
The letter was signed by Decency Nkume, Associate, and Nnamdi Oragwu, Partner, on behalf of Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors.
“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,” the letter read.
The firm alleged that the dispute began during proceedings in Suit No: LD/1587PMC/2024, David Adeleke v. Sophia Momodu, at the Lagos State High Court on February 12, 2026.
According to the letter, Adeleke allegedly conducted himself in a manner unbecoming of a litigant by becoming aggressive and verbally abusive towards Mrs Enedah, who appeared as counsel for the respondent, Sophia Momodu.
“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 court directed him to apologise in open court, but that he failed to comply.
“The Honourable Court directed you to apologise to Our Client in open court for your conduct, which directive you disobeyed,” the letter added.
The firm also alleged that the incident spilt onto social media, accusing Adeleke and accounts allegedly affiliated with him of publishing posts that exposed Mrs Enedah to public harassment and threats.
Among the statements attributed to Adeleke in the letter 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 publications as deliberate and malicious, 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.”
It added that the consequences of the posts were severe.
“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.
The firm stressed that legal practitioners are entitled to carry out their professional duties without intimidation, harassment or public ridicule, particularly in matters involving the custody and welfare of a minor.
In addition to demanding an immediate cessation of further commentary on the pending suit, the firm called for a public apology.
“You are hereby required to issue a clear and unequivocal public statement withdrawing the defamatory statements and offering an unreserved apology to Our Client,” it stated.
The law firm further said its client was demanding compensation in the sum of one billion naira (₦1,000,000,000) as damages for the alleged harassment, defamation and emotional distress.
It warned that failure to comply within seven days of receipt of the letter would result in 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,” the letter stated.
PUNCH Online reports that Davido had in recent years been involved in a protracted custody and child support dispute with Sophia Momodu, the mother of his daughter.
The matter has generated significant public attention, with both parties previously exchanging claims in court and in the media.
The latest controversy appears to have stemmed from a court session linked to the ongoing custody proceedings.
Following the February 12 hearing, social media posts attributed to Davido criticised the opposing counsel, triggering widespread online reactions and sparking debate over professional conduct, freedom of expression and the limits of public commentary on sub judice matters.
As of the time of filing this report, Adeleke had yet to publicly respond to the allegations or the demands contained in the pre-action notice.
