Do2dtun has been locked in a child custody dispute with Omotayo. They got married in 2013 but their union hit a rough patch in 2022.
Taiwo Oyebanjo, the estranged wife of Radio personality Kayode Oladotun, popularly known as Do2dtun, has again opened up on why she kept their kids away from him.
Omotayo is the younger sister of popular Nigerian singer Dapo Oyebanko, aka D’banj.
Do2dtun has been locked in a child custody dispute with Omotayo. They got married in 2013 but their union hit a rough patch in 2022.
This was after Omotayo filed for divorce, citing allegations of forced abortion.
The high court in Abuja granted divided custody of their children, a decision Omotayo did not oppose, pending the final resolution of the suit.
But Do2dtun claims he is being denied access and alleges that D’banj is an instrument of discord in the case.
In an Instagram post last Thursday, the media personality called Omotayo out for allegedly denying him access to their two children.
In subsequent posts, he shared court documents showing that he and her shared custody of their daughters.
Do2dtun also slammed D’banj in some of his posts, threatening to release his number should he not be given access to his children.
In a lengthy statement on Sunday, Omotayo explained her side of the story.
She however added Do2dtun can see the children but must not make videos for Instagram and that their address must kept confidential.
Omotayo said, “Let me give this clarification because of the sincere concern of those who have reached out to me.
“Dotun, our kids are fine, and it is indeed good for you to see them and give them your treat as their father. It is indeed your right to spend time with them. My legal team has initiated contact. On Friday, the13th of October, 2023 after your interview with Daddy Freeze, my lawyer spoke with Daddy Freeze and acknowledge your right to the kids and agreed to initiate the process on the condition that their address will not be on Social media. You know this.
“Also yesterday, the 14th of October, 2023 similar discussion took place with a respected lawyer from the Femi Falana's family and there was similar agreement. All you needed was to follow through. However, since you want the discussion on Social media. You can see the kids even this moment and even have them during holidays, all you need to do is to reach out on how. I will not post on Instagram to tell you come to so so address. I encourage your lawyers to reciprocate, provided that we will maintain the confidentiality of their address. We can do that now or anytime.
“You know access to the kids has never been the issue. When you filed a motion for divided custody during holidays and festive period, my legal team raised no objection. I wanted to shield our children from the tumult of our issues, but now they know. The court granted the order for divided custody on holidays and festive seasons on June 6, 2022. I direct your attention to Order 1 on your Instagram post from October 11, 2023, where you shared the court order in an attempt to rally support on social media. Please read the court order again.
“In July 2022, I coordinated their holiday with you. You picked them up at 12:30pm on July 17, 2022, and they were with you for a month throughout the holiday. You treated the girls to enjoyable experiences, and I even suggested to the older one to use "Daddy's money" for my snacks. On July 18th, you messaged me about helping me get my remaining clothes in the house, I didn't fight and we conversed amicably.
“In mid-August, you posted a TikTok video with the girls on Instagram and while some appreciated it, some comments turned inappropriate. I simply urged caution and expressed my concern that our 5- and 7-year-old daughters were too young to be exposed to social media and you know I don't like it. Your reaction was intense; you lashed out at me and my family, and reminded me that you had the final say in such matters. You subsequently blocked me on WhatsApp and all social media platforms, till date. So you only can reach out.
“Come November 2022, you unblocked me on WhatsApp to discuss the children, and you informed me you booked their flight for the festive season and you will pick them 14th of December. In accordance with the court's order for divided custody during holidays and festive periods, I proposed that you could come to get them and return them to me after Christmas, so they could spend the New Year with me. This proposal sparked controversy and led to disparaging comments about me and my family. The evidence lies in our WhatsApp conversations, and I can readily provide screenshot. You insisted it must be for all holiday by your interpretation of the court order. Mine only is school period.
“Your reaction escalated to the point where you threatened and arrived at my house with the police. In our estate, access is granted only by the occupants, and this resulted in a heated altercation that the security personnel intervened in. After you were repelled, I left the house, leaving only the house help. You returned hours later, issued an apology to the Chief Security Officer (CSO), and initiated a fresh video recording. Yet, it was evident that my nanny, who regarded you as a part of our family, remained deeply perturbed in your presence.
“This incident prompted my decision to file a petition with the police and share my some of my experiences, something I had refrained from doing publicly until then. That was the first time this matter came out. The revelations of the abuse and mistreatment I endured during our marriage deeply shocked my parents, particularly Dapo.”
She further accused the media personality of abandoning his responsibilities to the children.
She said, “Simply because of this you abandoned your responsibilities, and I had to step in. Nobody pays bills for me not even my brother. I took them to a school I can afford Dotun. And particularly when your daughter fell seriously ill, I was there alone. This continued until I required a major surgery on March 20, 2023, during which your unresponsiveness raised significant concerns. Pictures, videos, and messages providing evidence of these events are already submitted in court and you have it,” she added.
“The surgery was carried out by one Dr. Amos or Amosu in paediatric or whatever department of Ogun State Teaching Hospital. I was ready talk to family member for any support for private hospital. Yet, painfully, your only reaction was to threatened taking legal action against my entire family for not seeking your permission before a life-saving surgery. Dotun.. Don't push me.
“It is on records that since the episode of the contempt of court, you didn't reach out or ask about the children be it directly or through a third party. All you do is file a new court contempt which still failed just because I said bring them back after Christmas. I refrained from sharing my real experiences with Dbanj more so that you know we had discussions about alarming reports of your violent nature by same Daddy Freeze. How you molested your ex girlfriend and assaulted a staff at work. Dbanj said I should make sure I verify what Daddy Freeze said but you fought Daddy freeze and I stood in your defense but had to learn the hard way. Today, Daddy Freeze who is seeking justice knows what you are capable of. He has access to your CCTV records.
“Dbanj extended his support to our wedding. He bore the financial burden to have our first daughter's birth in the United States, you didn't even have the visa to be there, paid our rent, going as far as purchasing a brand new car, which I eventually gave to you. He continued to extend support during the arrival of our second child, even when you were actively present, as God slowly began to transform our circumstances. Before then it was Dbanj and the mother you now find happiness in ridiculing.
“And when God showed up, I became your enemy, I cannot dress well, I cannot fuck well, I cannot do anything, I cannot take pictures, I cannot do make up even when you knew me from day one that I am not that. I tried to meet up, so that I can start sucking your dick that I never did at the early stage of my marriage. Dotun you almost killed the human being in me, but this should not be transfered to the kids because God is with me. Dotun, Let's not use the kids to fight old wounds. Regardless , and for our children's sake. My lawyer has suggested to me yesterday that through Daddy Freeze or Folake Falana we can ensure a process for you to see our kids in 24hours but you will not do your video for Instagram and our address kept confidential. You can also have them for holidays. Even for a start you can unblock me and initiate a video call with them."
“Tell the people sending death threats to me the truth that I never denied you access. You just wanted something else,” she added.