The Digest:
An Ikorodu High Court has ordered three separate DNA tests to determine the paternity of Liam, the son of late singer Mohbad (Ilerioluwa Aloba). The ruling follows complications that stalled earlier testing efforts, prolonging the dispute between Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, and the singer’s widow, Wunmi. The court directed that each party select one foreign-based laboratory, with a third chosen by the court, and mandated that all three tissue-based tests produce matching results to ensure credibility. Mohbad’s father stated he is satisfied with the arrangement, while Wunmi has consistently maintained that Liam is the singer’s biological child.
Key Points:
- Prolonged paternity disputes can delay emotional closure and legal resolutions for families of deceased public figures.
- The use of multiple international labs aims to ensure impartiality and public trust in the outcome.
- High-profile cases often spotlight Nigeria’s forensic infrastructure and reliance on foreign testing for sensitive matters.
- The process reflects the judiciary’s role in mediating familial conflicts with significant public and media attention.
- A conclusive result may impact inheritance rights, custody arrangements, and the legacy of the late singer.
Sources: Notjustok
