Mohbad’s Widow Discusses DNA Test Delays

Conditions for DNA Test Revealed by Mohbad’s Widow

Omowunmi, the widow of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has accused her father-in-law, Joseph Aloba, of imposing specific conditions before agreeing to a DNA test for her son, Liam. She alleges that these conditions have caused delays in conducting the test.

According to Omowunmi, Aloba stipulated two main conditions: first, that the DNA test results should not be disclosed to the public; and second, that she should refrain from taking legal action against him based on the test outcomes. Additionally, he expressed a desire to be involved in Liam’s life as his grandfather and guardian. While Omowunmi was initially hesitant to accept these terms, her legal counsel advised her to agree to Aloba’s involvement in Liam’s life to prevent further public disputes.

The situation has been further complicated by disagreements over the choice of medical facility for the DNA test. Omowunmi proposed Lagoon Hospitals, which Aloba rejected, while he suggested the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, to which Omowunmi objected. In an effort to reach a compromise, she suggested alternative facilities, including Eko Hospital and Reddington Hospital, but claims that Aloba has not responded to these proposals.

This ongoing dispute has led to public tension, with Omowunmi accusing her father-in-law of portraying her son as illegitimate on social media platforms. She has expressed frustration over the delays and has threatened to proceed independently with the DNA test if the matter remains unresolved.

In response, Aloba’s former legal team, Hillceetee Partners, denied allegations of misrepresentation, clarifying that no statements had been made implying Omowunmi’s unwillingness to cooperate. They emphasized that previous media interactions were misinterpreted and that they respect the professionalism exhibited by both parties’ legal representatives.

The dispute over the DNA test has been ongoing since July 2024, following a magistrate court’s directive for both parties to seek alternative dispute resolution. Despite court orders and multiple negotiations, the parties have yet to reach an agreement on the conditions and location for conducting the DNA test.