Nearly three years after the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, his father Joseph Aloba has clarified that the singer's remains will not be reburied until the lingering DNA dispute involving his grandson, Liam Aloba, is resolved. Speaking after a court session at the Magistrate Court in Ikorodu, Aloba maintained that the DNA issue is now tied to the family's pursuit of justice, and Mohbad's body remains crucial evidence in the ongoing investigation.
Court Adjourns DNA Hearing to August 2026
The case was adjourned until August 11, 2026, by Chief Magistrate Salamah Matepo to continue hearing pending applications. Mohbad died on September 12, 2023, and his body was exhumed for an autopsy as investigations into his death continued. According to Joseph Aloba, although Yoruba tradition encourages immediate burial, the situation changed after the exhumation. He insisted that the DNA test must be completed before another burial can take place.
Aloba Family Lawyers Question DNA Process
Counsel to the Aloba family, Oladayo Ogungbe, told the court that transparency remains the family's major concern. He argued that Mohbad's widow, Omowunmi Aloba, filed a separate application seeking a DNA test, prompting the Aloba family to challenge what they described as parallel proceedings. Ogungbe further claimed that one of the facilities presented during the proceedings reportedly indicated that it specialized in cancer research rather than tissue-based DNA testing. He urged the court to approve a credible laboratory whose identity would be known to all parties to ensure confidence in the eventual outcome.
Aloba's Allegations Against Wunmi
In related developments, Joseph Aloba has made allegations against his daughter-in-law, Wunmi, and his ex-wife, Mohbad's mother. In a video that surfaced online, he claimed that Wunmi is responsible for the singer's death. According to him, he heard a voice note in which Mohbad told his wife that if she takes his life, she cannot take the lives of every member of his family. The allegations have added another layer of complexity to the already contentious case.
Background of Mohbad's Death and Legal Proceedings
Mohbad, a former signee of Marlian Records, died under controversial circumstances in September 2023. His death sparked widespread protests and calls for justice, leading to the exhumation of his body for an autopsy. The DNA dispute over Liam, Mohbad's son, has been a central issue in the legal proceedings, with both the Aloba family and Wunmi seeking clarity on paternity. The case continues to draw significant public attention in Nigeria.
