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Sunday, 3 May 2009

Mercy James’ ‘father’ launches bid to stop Madonna adoption

James Kambewa wants full custody of 'Mercy'

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Madonna adopted David Banda from Malawi in 2006

James Kambewa, who claims he's the dad of Chifundo 'Mercy' James - the little girl Madonna wants to adopt - has spoken out about his objections.

'I want to take care of her, and I'm capable to take care of my baby,' the 24-year-old insists, speaking to CBS.  

James, who has never met Mercy, has also written to the Human Rights Consultative Committee.

'She is my daughter; she is my blood; she needs parental love,' James tells the Daily Mail. 'She is not an orphan. She lost one parent, yes, but I am still alive and so she is not an orphan.

'Madonna has millions of dollars but that doesn't make her a good mum. Parental love is more than money.'

Mercy has been in an orphanage since her mother Mwandida Maunde, 18, died shortly after giving birth.

James
is willing to take a DNA test to prove his is her father. 

Madonna
will appeal a High Court ruling denying her custody of Mercy – on the grounds that she’s not a resident on Malawi – on Monday.

The Human Rights Consultative Committee have confirmed receipt of James’ letter, but they are yet to decide whether to appoint a lawyer for him. 

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