Mr Joseph Aloba, the father of Mohbad told a coroner’s court on October 25, 2023, that the deceased had been living with Naira Marley since December 2019
Joseph told the coroner, Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi, that he and his son lived together for 18 years
He testified that his son left his house at the age of consent and began to assist Marley while embarking on his career in music
Joseph said that he saw the deceased three days before his death. He added that he saw the deceased’s casket only in a picture
According to him, his son assured him that he would be able to handle his dispute with Marley
Joseph testified that the deceased’s landed property was in the custody of his mother-in-law, adding that the deceased often told him about his possessions held by his wife and her family
He claimed that Mohbad’s wife put sleeping pills into his food when they lived with Marley