Madonna's adoption of David Banda nears completion

Madonna talks about David's adoption
The biological father of David Banda, the 2 ½-year-old Malawian toddler who has been living with Madonna and her husband Guy Ritchie since 2006, says he will not stand in the way of his son's adoption.  In an interview with Reuters Television, Yohane Banda said that while he gives David's would-be adoptive parents his blessing -- he'd still like to have occasional visits with his son, on his home soil of Malawi.

We had agreed initially that when the child is taken, she should bring him at least once in every three to four years so that we should see how he is developing ... [But] I have no problem with the government's recommendation to allow Madonna to get the child. This is what I wanted, that Madonna should keep the child.

In seeming agreement is the Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC), which had been a vocal opponent of David's adoption.  Udule Mwakasungura, HRCC Chariman, said that pursuing the case would be "a waste of time and resources." 

Madonna is expected in Malawi tomorrow, in anticipation of a hearing on Thursday that will formalize the adoption. Although it is unclear at this time whether David will accompany her on the trip, Yohane said he is hopeful for a meeting, telling Reuters "if she comes with the child ... we expect to be told that the child is here and we are allowed to see him."

Source:  Reuters; Photo by Splash News
Published 5/12/08 by


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