Court Orders DNA Test on Late Mohbad’s Son

Court Orders DNA Test on Late Mohbad’s Son
A Magistrate Court in Ikorodu, Lagos, has ordered a DNA test on the son of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, in a development that could finally resolve weeks of speculation and public debate over the child’s paternity.

Delivering the ruling on Tuesday, Magistrate Adefisoye Sonuga directed that two separate DNA tests be conducted in accredited and recognised hospitals one in Nigeria and another abroad. The order followed an application filed by Mohbad’s father, Mr. Joseph Aloba, who insists that questions surrounding the paternity of the child must be settled conclusively.

The late singer’s widow, Omowunmi Cynthia Aloba, was named as respondent in the case, but her counsel, Kabir Akingbolu, did not oppose the application. Represented by lawyer Augustine Adegbemi from the chambers of Dr. Wahab Shittu (SAN) & Co., Mr. Aloba urged the court to act “in the best interest of the child and to prevent further delays and prejudice.”

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Why the DNA Matters

In documents filed before the court, Mr. Aloba argued that “uncertainty remains regarding the paternity of the son ,” stressing that paternity is central to issues of maintenance obligations and the child’s welfare. He requested that samples from Mohbad’s remains, currently preserved at the Military Hospital in Yaba, Lagos, be used for the test.

The court granted the request, ruling that tissue or hair samples may be taken from the late singer’s body if necessary. The Magistrate also ordered that both parties or their appointed representatives must be present when the DNA samples are collected to ensure transparency.

A file photo of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba popularly known as Mohbad

Public Spotlight on a Private Grief

The DNA controversy has been one of the most emotionally charged aspects of Mohbad’s untimely death in September 2023, which sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s music industry. Since then, allegations, counterclaims, and family disputes have repeatedly spilled into the public domain, amplifying the grief of a family already torn apart.

While many fans argue that such a test is an invasion of privacy, others insist it is essential to protect the child’s legal and social future. The ruling now gives both sides a definitive path to closure—though its outcome is certain to reignite public debate, whichever way it falls.

Next Steps

The court directed that the DNA tests be carried out in accredited facilities within Lagos State or another agreed Nigerian hospital, as well as at an internationally recognised medical institution outside the country.

Proceedings have been adjourned to November 11, 2025, when the court will review compliance with its orders and consider any further applications.

As the legal process unfolds, one truth is inescapable: the fate of a child lies at the center of a battle where law, grief, and public scrutiny collide. Whether the tests bring healing or fresh wounds, they will undoubtedly mark a turning point in the Mohbad saga.