The ongoing legal battle over the paternity of Liam, the son left behind by the late singer Mohbad, has taken a new turn. Mohbad's widow, Omowunmi Aloba (popularly known as Wunmi), has provided a fresh update on the court case initiated by her father-in-law, Joseph Aloba.
Father-in-Law's Paternity Quest and Court Case
Joseph Aloba, the bereaved father of the late music star, has publicly and persistently questioned whether Liam is truly his biological grandson. He has insisted that a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test is the only way to settle the matter. To this end, Joseph Aloba approached the court to obtain an order that would compel Wunmi to allow the test to be conducted. This legal move came after widespread public commentary, with many Nigerians accusing Wunmi of evading the DNA process.
Wunmi's Counterclaim: Shifting the Goal Post
In a significant development, Wunmi has now turned the tables on the accusations. Through a statement released on her Instagram page and by her legal team, she has asserted that it is her father-in-law who is responsible for the delays. She hinted that Joseph Aloba has been "shifting the goal post," thereby preventing the test from being carried out swiftly.
The statement revealed that the court hearing for the case resumed recently. During this session, Joseph Aloba applied for a new order demanding that the DNA test be conducted at two specific hospitals of his own choosing. This application, however, did not succeed. The court reportedly struck it out, maintaining that for fairness and neutrality, the tests must be performed at two independent hospitals where neither party has any vested interest or influence.
Implications and Next Steps
This latest court ruling reinforces the principle of neutrality in such a sensitive forensic procedure. It effectively dismisses the notion that one party can unilaterally select the testing facilities. The case highlights the intense public and private scrutiny surrounding the legacy of Mohbad. While the quest for truth continues, the legal process ensures that the procedure is conducted transparently and impartially. The nation now awaits the next hearing date and the eventual conduct of the DNA test that has sparked so much debate.
