Ikorodu Court Orders DNA Test for Mohbad's Son

 

In a significant legal development, a magistrate court in Ikorodu, Lagos, has ordered a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) test for Liam Aloba, the son of the late musician Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, widely known as Mohbad. The ruling was issued on Tuesday following an application by the singer’s father, Joseph Aloba, to determine his grandson's paternity.

The order, granted by Magistrate Adefisoye Sonuga, permits the Chief Medical Officer or pathologist at the Military Hospital in Yaba, Lagos, to collect tissue, hair, or any other necessary samples from Mohbad's remains for the test. This step is crucial for establishing the biological relationship as requested in the application.

Mohbad's father, Joseph Aloba, has been a central figure in the legal proceedings, and the court's decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing case. The singer's attorney, Augustine Adegbemi, argued that clarifying paternity is essential for the child's welfare and the mother's maintenance responsibilities.

Omowunmi Cynthia Aloba, Mohbad's widow, and her attorney, Kabir Akingbolu, did not object to the motion, leading to the court granting the injunction as requested. The legal action underscores the complexities surrounding inheritance and family rights in the wake of the popular artist's untimely death.

This ruling brings the family one step closer to resolving the paternity dispute, which has garnered widespread public attention since the singer's passing. The results of the DNA test are expected to play a critical role in the legal and personal matters affecting the family.