Mohbad’s Father Refuses Reburial Until DNA Dispute Is Resolved

(Mohbad And Ilerioluwa Aloba. Photo by Guardian Nigeria News)

Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has insisted that his son’s remains will not be reburied until the ongoing DNA dispute over the paternity of his grandson, Liam Aloba, is resolved.

Speaking after proceedings at the Magistrate Court in Ikorodu on Tuesday, Aloba stated that the DNA test has become central to both the paternity question and the broader pursuit of justice surrounding his son’s d£ath.

The case was adjourned by Chief Magistrate Salamah Matepo until August 11, 2026, for continued hearing on an application filed by the Aloba family’s legal team.

Mohbad, who d!ed on September 12, 2023, was later exhumed for an autopsy.

Nearly three years after his passing, the controversy surrounding a DNA test to establish Liam’s paternity remains unresolved.

Counsel to the Aloba family, Oladayo Ogungbe, informed the court that the family is pushing for a transparent DNA testing process through a court-approved laboratory.

He alleged that two laboratories reportedly nominated by Mohbad’s widow, Omowunmi Aloba, and by the Lagos State Government’s welfare officer had confirmed that they had not carried out the test.

Ogungbe further disclosed that the Aloba family had filed objections after discovering that Omowunmi had separately instituted another suit seeking a DNA test for Liam, describing the move as an abuse of judicial process.

He added that the family wants any DNA analysis conducted in a credible laboratory, with full disclosure to all parties involved.

According to him, the family had earlier rejected a proposed facility after discovering it was in fact a cancer research centre, not equipped for tissue-based DNA testing.

Speaking after the hearing, Joseph Aloba said, “This DNA test is a must.

The issue goes beyond paternity. We are trying to unravel the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death.

His death was not natural, so the DNA test has become the most important issue delaying his burial.”

He added, “We must conclude the DNA test before burying him again because his body remains vital evidence.”