Oluwatosin Enesi
Ayeni’s allegations come after he stopped providing Alagwu with a N5 million monthly allowance and sought to reclaim a N400 million property in Abuja.¹
Testifying before the Customary Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Dawaki, Abuja, Ayeni claimed that Alagwu was struggling to let go of their relationship due to the financial benefits she previously enjoyed.
He revealed that while they were together, he provided her with a luxurious home and a substantial allowance, but has since cut off financial support, leading to tensions between them.
Ayeni’s suit, marked FCT/CC/CV/DKDK, seeks a court declaration that he is not the biological father of Alagwu’s daughter and that no marriage exists between them.
However, Alagwu insists that a DNA test conducted in London confirmed Ayeni as the father with a 99.9% probability. Ayeni has dismissed the test results, alleging they were manipulated.
During the court session, Ayeni’s lawyer, Joseph Silas, argued that Alagwu was leveraging the false claim of marriage for blackmail. Silas countered Alagwu’s preliminary objection, citing Section 14(2) of the Customary Court Act 2007, which grants jurisdiction once parties submit themselves to the court.
The case has sparked intense interest, with many following the developments closely. As the dispute continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the outcome will have significant implications for all parties involved.
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