Court Orders DNA Test for Mohbad’s Son Liam Amid Paternity Dispute and Family Feud

The late Nigerian singer Mohbad’s family drama has taken yet another public turn as a court has ordered a DNA test for his son, Liam Aloba, amid a bitter paternity dispute.

The order, handed down this week, directs that two separate tests be conducted—one in Nigeria and another abroad—in what legal observers describe as a rare and extraordinary move aimed at ensuring clarity and finality in the case.

At the center of this storm is Joseph Aloba, Mohbad’s father, who has publicly questioned whether Liam is truly his grandson, a claim that has fueled months of speculation and deepened rifts within the grieving family.

For Mohbad’s widow, Omowunmi, the test is both a painful invasion and a potential moment of vindication, as public scrutiny has shadowed her every step since her husband’s death.

Mohbad, born Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, died in September 2023 at the age of 27. His sudden passing, initially linked to an infection treated by an unlicensed nurse, sparked nationwide protests under the banner of #Justice4MohBad, with fans demanding accountability and transparency.

Allegations of foul play swirled after the singer had previously accused associates of harassment and assault, but months of forensic delays and family conflicts prevented closure. Wikipedia records on the tragedy highlight how inconclusive evidence left the case hanging, further fueling public distrust.

The court’s decision to mandate dual DNA tests reflects the high stakes of the inheritance dispute and the public demand for transparency. By ordering one test in Nigeria and another abroad, the judiciary is attempting to eliminate any claims of manipulation or bias. According to a 2021 study in the Journal of Forensic Sciences, independently conducted DNA tests have accuracy rates above 99.9%, making this approach a strong safeguard for truth.

For Mohbad’s family, however, the test carries deeper emotional consequences. Joseph Aloba insists he is fighting for his son’s legacy and rightful heir, while critics accuse him of prolonging the family feud and delaying Mohbad’s burial, which has already been marred by controversy. Supporters of Omowunmi argue she has endured relentless public humiliation while grieving, her every move dissected online in a spectacle that has made private tragedy into national drama.

As the test looms, the memory of Mohbad continues to hang in limbo—his music still resonating with fans, his death unresolved, and his son’s future now caught in the hands of science. For Nigeria, this case is more than just a paternity dispute; it is a haunting reminder of how fame, grief, and family conflict can spiral into a public trial, where the search for truth becomes as important as the justice that never came for Mohbad himself.