A Lagos State Magistrate Court has ordered DNA tests on the two‑year‑old son of the late Nigerian artiste Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The ruling was made by Magistrate Adefisoye Sonuga following an application filed by Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, with the artiste’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, raised no objections.
Magistrate Sonuga directed that two DNA tests be carried out: one in Nigeria and another in a foreign country. The tests will be conducted in accredited hospitals, with both parties or their representatives present during sample collection. The court adjourned the case to November 11, pending the outcome of the DNA tests, and the parties are expected to cooperate fully with the testing process.
The decision is a significant development in a case that has been ongoing since Mohbad’s death, as his family seeks to establish the paternity of his son, Liam Aloba. The DNA results are expected to provide clarity on this matter, which has implications for the family and the artist’s estate. The ruling underscores the importance of DNA testing in resolving paternity disputes, especially when the alleged father is deceased, and reflects the growing reliance on scientific evidence in family law.
Mohbad was a prominent figure in the Nigerian music industry before his untimely death, and his legacy continues to be felt. As the case progresses, it is likely to attract attention from fans and followers eager to see justice served. The next hearing on November 11 will be closely watched as the parties await the DNA test results, which are intended to be reliable and credible thanks to the dual testing approach in both Nigeria and abroad.
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