The father of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, Joseph Aloba, has alleged that his son was killed over issues surrounding DNA testing and the paternity of his child.
Aloba made the allegation in an emotional appeal for public support, claiming that a friend of the late singer told him that DNA-related issues were connected to his son’s death.
“Mohbad was killed because of DNA. I’m saying it now for the whole world to hear. Mohbad was killed because of DNA, his friend told me. He was killed because of paternity,” he said.
He further alleged that a woman he referred to as a “concubine” was responsible for his son’s death, insisting that he knew what he was saying.
“I said concubine killed Mohbad. I know what I’m saying. Help me. Please, any way you can be of help, please help me. And those that are standing by me will not be put to shame,” he added.
The fresh allegation comes amid the prolonged dispute over the paternity of Liam, Mohbad’s son with his wife, Omowunmi Aloba.
The paternity dispute recently reached a significant stage after DNA samples were collected from Mohbad’s remains and Liam on October 31, 2026, during a court-supervised exercise in Lagos.
The samples were subsequently taken to the Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre for examination. However, the date for the release of the results has not been announced, and the parties are expected to receive notification from the court.
Mohbad died on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27. His death generated widespread public outcry and calls for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding it.
Aloba’s latest claim remains an allegation and has not been independently substantiated. The outcome of the DNA examination is also still awaited.
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