The ongoing paternity saga surrounding the late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has taken a new legal turn. His widow, Wunmi Aloba, has provided a significant update on the court proceedings related to the highly publicized DNA test demanded by Mohbad's father, Joseph Aloba.
Court's Decisive Ruling on DNA Test Process
In a recent development, a court document shared by Wunmi details the tribunal's decision on how the DNA test for her son, Liam Aloba, will proceed. This comes after months of public dispute and legal back-and-forth. The court has ruled that it will be the sole authority to select the hospitals where the crucial paternity test will be conducted. This decision directly addresses a key point of contention raised by Joseph Aloba.
According to the court papers, Joseph Aloba had recommended two specific hospitals located abroad. He insisted that these foreign institutions were the only ones capable of delivering accurate and reliable results for the DNA test. However, the tribunal's ruling overrides this suggestion, placing the choice of facility firmly within the court's purview.
Financial Responsibility and Allegations of Interference
In a pivotal part of the judgment, the court also assigned financial responsibility for the process. Joseph Aloba has been ordered to bear the full costs associated with the DNA test. The rationale, as stated in the document, is that he was the party who requested a second test, thereby incurring the expense.
The update from Wunmi also contained serious allegations against her father-in-law. She accused him of attempting to influence the potential outcome of the test results. Furthermore, she has previously claimed that Joseph Aloba refused to sign necessary documents to facilitate the test, causing delays. The court has instructed both parties to make themselves available when the test is finally scheduled.
Public Reaction and the Shadow of Previous Accusations
The release of this information has sparked renewed reactions from Nigerian netizens. Many have taken to social media to comment on the latest twist in the prolonged case.
One user, @charellaujah5, questioned Joseph Aloba's motives, writing: "And some people will say she’s running away from the DNA o. Why are people like this? Why is the man deliberately making efforts to frustrate everyone?" Another, @jumpsuitmagazine, praised Wunmi's approach: "I love how she doesn’t do online talks and interviews. Just legal actions." Others expressed concern about the case's duration, with @tsodine_group hoping it would not drag on for years.
This DNA controversy unfolds against a backdrop of even graver allegations. Legit.ng had previously reported that Joseph Aloba, in a circulated video, made shocking claims against his daughter-in-law. He alleged that Wunmi was responsible for Mohbad's death, citing a voice note where the late singer purportedly told his wife that "if she kills him, she cannot kill all his family." These accusations add a deeply contentious layer to the already complex family dispute, keeping the late singer's name in public discourse years after his tragic passing.
