Magistrate Court orders DNA test on late Mohbad’s son

The magistrate court in Ikorodu has finally ordered that a DNA test be conducted on Liam Aloba, late Mohbad’s son, two years after the artiste’s unfortunate demise.

Magistrate Adefisoye Sonuga gave the ruling on Tuesday after Joseph Aloba filed an application in request for a paternity test for his deceased son’s only child.

Omowunmi Cynthia Aloba, late Mohbad’s wife, was also present at the ruling and listed as the respondent in the application.

In the application, Aloba requested an order directing the Chief Medical Officer or Pathologist at the Military Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, or any other qualified officer in charge of the late Mohbad’s remains, to extract samples such as tissue or hair from the deceased.

The samples, according to the application, would be used to conduct a DNA test on Mohbad’s son, Liam Aloba, at a recognized and accredited medical facility in Lagos State or, if agreed, at another hospital outside the state.

Joseph Aloba declared that the paternity of Master Liam Aloba remains unclear and due to the controversies surrounding the father’s death, it is imperative that the paternity issue be settled.

He also insisted that paternity is delicate with regards to determining the respondent’s maintenance obligations and the child’s welfare. Therefore, the DNA is necessary to avoid further delays.

The applicant, Joseph Aloba, was represented by Augustine Adegbemi from the law firm of Dr. Wahab Shittu (SAN) & Co. while Kabir Akingbolu appeared for the late Mohbad’s wife, Wunmi.

Following the application and no opposition from the respondent counsel, the magistrate granted the order as follows: That two (2) DNA tests be conducted in an accredited and recognised hospital, both in Nigeria and outside Nigeria. That both parties or their representatives be present when the sample is taken.

After the judgment, the court then adjourned further proceedings of the case to November 11th, 2025.