Read the press statement by Mr Tunde Ayeni’s representative, Hakeem Adebola, below…
“In what has become one of the most sensational cases of paternity drama in recent times, Abuja-based lawyer Adaobi Alagwu continues to deploy social media theatrics in a bid to pin a child on Nigerian businessman Tunde Ayeni. Despite Ayeni’s consistent and firm denial, Alagwu and her legal team have embarked on a campaign filled with contradictions, deceit, and outright fabrications.
One of the most laughable attempts at validation is her display of a picture taken four years ago at her 30th birthday party with Tunde Ayeni. A photograph taken at a social event carries absolutely no weight, especially considering that shortly after, Ayeni publicly denounced her. The real question is: what value does such a photo hold when the man in question has repeatedly rejected any association with her? How desperate must a 34-year-old woman be to use a relic from her past as evidence of a non-existent bond?
It is well known that Adaobi’s complexion has attracted numerous suitors, but she made a grave miscalculation in thinking that Tunde Ayeni would be the ultimate fall guy. Her plan to secure wealth and status by tying herself to a prominent family name has spectacularly backfired. If she truly had no interest in Ayeni’s name, she would have abandoned her pursuit long ago.
Her recent move of posting a dowry refund video only further exposes her delusion. What exactly is she trying to prove? The footage clearly shows that Ayeni formally demanded and received a refund, which is nothing but an open and official rejection of any supposed ties. A man who has consistently and publicly denounced a woman cannot, by any stretch of imagination, be forced into accepting a role he has outrightly and consistently refused.
If Adaobi and her family truly possessed any pedigree, the Ayeni name would hold no significance to them. Instead, she clings to it as a lifeline, unwilling to accept the fact that a name does not define worth—especially when it is one that has been repeatedly and emphatically denied to her.
(Photo showing Adaobi was pregnant at the time of the dowry which contradict claims of her lawyers)
Indisputable Facts from Investigation
● Ayeni never denied a past misadventure with Alagwu– He acknowledges that he once had an involvement with her, a grave mistake he regrets and has since severed all ties with her.
● She has been conspicuously absent from court – Despite being summoned to appear on two separate occasions, she has refused to show up. Meanwhile, Ayeni has been present, even stepping into the witness box to answer questions.
● If there is to be another DNA test, other lovers must also submit for testing.
● Tunde Ayeni is legally married to Dr Biola Ayeni under the act and no matter what any home wrecker may attempt to claim, this fact will not change.
● Her claim of being Ayeni’s wife is absurd – In her own lawyers’ press statement, they confirmed that her dowry was refunded, severing any possible connection. So, on what basis does she still claim to be his wife?
● Her legal team in their statement, claimed that “any claim that our client’s pregnancy occurred before the marriage is false. The child was conceived after the marriage.” However, her dowry was paid when she was mid way through her pregnancy (which is a taboo in Igbo land) which is quite obvious from the photos she released herself.
● The claim that Ayeni was present at the birth and cut the umbilical cord is false – He only visited several days after much persuasion from Adaobi’s sister
● In her personal correspondence to Tunde Ayeni, Adaobi continues to beg and appeal to his good conscience .
● Dragging Mrs. Ayeni into this only reinforces Adaobi’s issues – Her team claims that Ayeni’s wife accompanied him for the DNA test as proof of acceptance, but this only highlights what Alagwu has suffered. If a man needs his wife present to verify a child’s legitimacy, what further issue could one endure?
Beyond these facts, the question remains: If Adaobi Alagwu is as confident in her claims as she wants the public to believe, why has she consistently avoided the courtroom? What is she afraid of?
The fundamentals remain unchanged: Tunde Ayeni does not want her. No matter how much she attempts to manipulate the narrative, their campaign will not erase the undeniable truth.
At the end of the day, no amount of theatrics, fake DNA tests, or press statements will rewrite history. A man should be the one to flaunt a woman, not the other way around. No matter how Alagwu tries to prove that she was once part of Ayeni’s life, the paternity drama will always overshadow her statements. While she continues her defense, the reality remains: She has lost.”