In a landmark press conference held at his Lagos residence on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, billionaire businessman Dr. Adedeji Adeleke provided an exhaustive account of the decade-long paternity dispute involving his son, David Adeleke (Davido), and 12-year-old Anuoluwapo Mitchell.
The briefing was aimed at “setting the record straight” following Anuoluwapo’s viral January 15 Instagram appeal for a fresh DNA test to end years of school bullying and identity confusion.
The “Five Tests” Breakdown
Dr. Adeleke confirmed that the family has coordinated a total of five DNA tests to ensure absolute certainty, particularly after social media rumors suggested the child might belong to Davido’s cousin, B-Red (Adebayo Adeleke).
| Subject | Number of Tests | Result |
| Davido | 3 Tests | 0.00% Probability (Negative) |
| B-Red | 2 Tests | 0.00% Probability (Negative) |
“I told the grandmother, ‘Look, mistakes can happen.’ I suggested we do two more tests at reputable centers. The results were the same. Science is clear; Davido is not the father,” Dr. Adeleke stated.
Chronology of a Decade-Old Claim
- 2014 Discovery: Dr. Adeleke received a DHL package from Ibadan containing photos and a birth certificate naming “Adeleke David” as the father.
- The Saliva Test: The first test was conducted at Vedic Lifecare Hospital, Lekki. Samples were sent to South Africa for analysis. Dr. Adeleke and the child’s grandmother were the only ones authorized to collect the result, which was negative.
- The B-Red Theory: Following claims by Kemi Olunloyo that the child might be B-Red’s (due to his middle name also being David Adeleke), Dr. Adeleke insisted his nephew also undergo testing to be “fair and thorough.”
The “Secret Support” Revelation
In a surprising twist, Dr. Adeleke revealed that he has been personally supporting Anuoluwapo and her family for years, despite the negative DNA results.
- Financial Aid: He confirmed paying the child’s school fees and upkeep until last year, communicating through the child’s aunt.
- Davido’s Stance: He noted that Davido was unaware of this private support. Dr. Adeleke explained he acted out of “humanity and compassion” for a child in need, regardless of biological ties.
The Counter-Claim: Calls for US Embassy Intervention
The child’s mother, Ayotomide Labinjoh, has disputed Dr. Adeleke’s account.
- Allegations of Fraud: She claims the 2014 test was compromised and that blood samples were “discarded behind her back.”
- International Appeal: Labinjoh has formally requested that the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Embassy in Lagos supervise a new, independent DNA test, citing Davido’s status as a American citizen.
