A Lagos State Magistrate Court has ordered DNA tests to be conducted on the two-year-old son of late Nigerian artiste Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The ruling was made by Magistrate Adefisoye Sonuga on an application filed by Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, with Mohbad’s widow, Omowunmi Cynthia Aloba, listed as the respondent.
During the hearing, Joseph Aloba’s counsel, Augustine Adegbemi, presented the motion, while Omowunmi’s lawyer, Kabir Akingbolu, did not raise any objections. As a result, Magistrate Sonuga ruled that two DNA tests will be carried out: one in Nigeria and the other in a foreign country. The tests will be conducted in accredited hospitals, with both parties or their representatives present during sample collection.
The court’s decision is a significant development in the case, which has been ongoing since Mohbad’s passing. The late artiste’s family has been seeking to establish the paternity of his son, Liam Aloba. The DNA tests are expected to provide clarity on this matter.
The court has adjourned the case to November 11, pending the outcome of the DNA tests. In the meantime, the parties involved are expected to cooperate with the testing process. The ruling highlights the importance of DNA testing in resolving paternity disputes, particularly in cases where the father is deceased.
Mohbad was a prominent figure in the Nigerian music industry before his untimely death. His legacy continues to be felt, and the outcome of this case may have implications for his family and estate. As the case progresses, it is likely to attract attention from fans and followers of the late artiste, who are eager to see justice served.
The use of DNA testing in this case demonstrates the increasing reliance on scientific evidence in resolving family disputes. The court’s decision to conduct tests in both Nigeria and abroad ensures that the results will be reliable and credible. The next hearing, scheduled for November 11, will be closely watched as the parties await the outcome of the DNA tests.
