Mohbad’s Wife Agrees To DNA Test To Confirm Son’s Paternity.
Omowunmi, the widow of the late singer and rapper Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, has expressed her willingness to undergo a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test to confirm the paternity of their son, Liam.
Loudit.ng reports that Joseph Aloba, father of the deceased musician, has filed a lawsuit to conduct a DNA test for his grandson.
The family’s legal team submitted an application to Joseph, requesting an order to serve Wunmi by affixing all originating processes and subsequent filings to the respondent’s last-known address.
The Magistrates Court, during its sitting on July 9, 2024, in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, recommended alternative dispute resolution, prompting closed-door negotiations that ultimately failed to produce an agreement
On Sunday, Monisola Odumosu, a representative of the family’s legal team, disclosed that Wunmi had agreed to undergo DNA testing.
Odumosu noted that this was followed by the settlement terms jointly drafted by both parties.
Odumosu stated that Emmanuel Oroko informed the court of an out-of-court settlement between both parties, expressing readiness to execute the terms of the settlement already filed and served on Wunmi Aloba’s lawyers. Kabir Akingbolu, Esq., leading Adams Atata Esq. and M.K.O Orire Esq., affirmed, prompting the court to formalize the terms of settlement as its judgment.
According to Odumosu, Mohbad’s widow agreed in the terms of the settlement that the DNA test be conducted in a recognised and accredited government or private medical facility within Lagos State or another agreeable hospital outside the state.
The lawyer also noted that Mohbad’s father had agreed to bear the cost of the test processes and other associated fees.
In the terms filed before the court, the respondent, Wunmi Aloba, consented to submit herself and her son, (Master Liam Aloba), for the conduct of a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) at Two (2) recognised and accredited government or private medical facilities within Lagos State or other agreeable hospital outside Lagos State. In turn, the applicant, Mr. Joseph Aloba, agreed to bear the cost of the DNA test processes, including the fees for the testing facility, the collection of samples, and any associated legal or administrative fees.
The court further ordered that the Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test be conducted at a mutually agreed-upon laboratory or medical centre within Nigeria. To ensure and ascertain the reliability of the test, the court further appointed some officers to supervise the process of the DNA test,” the statement read.
Meanwhile, according to the statement, the court also ordered that both parties should bear their respective costs regarding this case except the processing of the DNA tests the applicant undertook to bear.
Mohbad died at the age of 27, with circumstances surrounding his death sparking controversies on social media.
Following his departure from Marlian Music, owned by Naira Marley, in February 2022, Mohbad’s death led to the Lagos State Police Command establishing a 13-man investigation team on September 18, 2023.
His passing led to the apprehension of Naira Marley and Balogun Eletu, also known as Sam Larry, along with others.
On September 21, 2023, Mohbad’s body underwent exhumation for autopsy examination to uncover the underlying cause of his death.
Meanwhile, some observers from various countries have raised concerns over the coroner’s inquest into Mohbad’s death, citing alleged unfair proceedings and potential suppression of evidence.
The group issued a statement on Sunday, reaffirming their commitment to promoting truth, fairness, equity and accountability while monitoring the court proceedings in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria.
The observers raised concerns about the adjournments and other factors that allegedly undermined justice for Mohbad.
During Omowunmi Adebanjo’s cross-examination, they also claimed that counsel repeatedly interrupted, hindering the gathering of crucial information.
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