Mohbad: Court Begins Supervision Of Liam’s DNA Sample Examination

The paternity dispute surrounding Liam, the son of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, reached a significant stage as DNA samples were collected from both the child and the remains of the late singer under court supervision.

The exercise followed an application filed by the late singer’s wife, Omowunmi Aloba, seeking a court-supervised DNA test to establish Liam’s paternity. The court granted her application, paving the way for the sample collection exercise.

The development comes amid prolonged legal proceedings surrounding the paternity question, which was initially brought into public attention by the late singer’s father, Mr Joseph Aloba, who has consistently questioned Liam’s paternity and sought a DNA test.

However, proceedings related to his request have been delayed.

Following the court’s approval of the wife’s application, a welfare officer was appointed to supervise the process, while October 31, 2026, was fixed for the collection of the required samples.

The exercise was conducted under strict court supervision and with a heavy security presence to forestall any breakdown of law and order.

Security arrangements were heightened amid concerns over possible public disturbances, following calls by the late singer’s father to his online supporters for support, as well as suggestions by some individuals on social media that protests should be staged at the venue.

Beyond the legal and scientific significance of the exercise, the day was marked by an emotional moment for the late singer’s mother, Mrs Abosede; his younger brother, Adura; and his wife, Omowunmi Aloba, who were present during the proceedings.

The moment was particularly emotional during the identification of Mohbad’s body, which formed part of the process.

Samples were collected from the remains of Mohbad at Mainland General Hospital, popularly known as the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH), Yaba.

Following the collection, the samples were escorted from the hospital to the Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, where Liam’s samples were also collected for further processing and forensic examination.

Speaking after the exercise, the lawyer representing the late singer’s wife, Barrister Kabiru, said the date for the release of the DNA results was not yet known.

He explained the parties would be notified through the court once the results became available.

Kabiru also expressed appreciation to the court and the Nigeria Police Force for their professionalism and expertise in ensuring the exercise was conducted successfully under strict supervision and adequate security.

The DNA exercise marks a significant development in a paternity dispute that has attracted considerable public attention and generated widespread discussions across social media since Mohbad’s death in September 2023.