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Malawian father opposes Madonna adoption

Posted on: Sunday, 3 May 2009, 11:50 CDT

A 15-year-old Malawian man says he opposes U.S. pop star Madonna's ongoing attempt to adopt his 3-year-old daughter.

James Kambewa said in an interview on The Early Show, scheduled to air Monday, he maintains his stance that Madonna should not be allowed to adopt his daughter, Chifundo Mercy James, E! Online reported Saturday.

I want to take care of her and I'm capable to take care of my baby, Kambewa said of his daughter, whose mother died shortly after childbirth. Mercy, she is a Malawian -- so (I) need her to grow as a Malawian, as well with our culture.

Despite the opposition from Kambewa, who admitted he has never met his daughter in person, the girl's maternal grandmother has decided to support Madonna's adoption bid.

I did not want my granddaughter to be adopted, Lucy Chekechiwa said regarding Madonna's appeal, which goes before Malawi's Chief Justice Lovemore Munlo on Monday, but because they have been persistent enough, I have been forced to let my granddaughter go.

Source: United Press International

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