A Magistrate Court in Ikorodu, Lagos State, has ordered a DNA test to be conducted on Liam Aloba, the son of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, to determine his paternity.
The directive followed an application filed by the singer’s father, Joseph Aloba, who sought legal confirmation of the child’s biological identity.
In its ruling, the court mandated that two separate DNA tests be carried out. One is to be conducted at an accredited medical facility in Nigeria, while the second must take place at a recognised institution abroad.
The court also ordered that both parties, or their representatives, be present during the collection of samples to ensure transparency.
To facilitate the process, the court authorised the medical officer at the Military Hospital in Yaba, Lagos, to obtain necessary biological samples, including tissue or hair, from the remains of the late singer for use in the DNA analysis.
The respondent in the matter, Mohbad’s widow, Omowunmi Cynthia Aloba, did not oppose the application. The case has been adjourned to November 11, 2025, for further proceedings.
