Wunmi, the widow of late Afrobeats star Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, has accused her late husband’s father, Joseph Aloba, of stalling the DNA test meant to resolve the paternity dispute over her son, Liam.
Omowunmi’s legal team, Salawu Akingbolu Chambers, accused Mr Aloba of rejecting the medical facilities she proposed for the test.
A letter dated January 9, 2025, from Omowunmi’s lawyers stated that while she objected to using UCH Ibadan, Aloba also rejected her choice of Lagoon Hospitals.
To reach a resolution, Omowunmi suggested alternative facilities—Eko Hospital and Reddington Hospital—but claimed Aloba failed to respond.
The ongoing legal battle began after the Magistrates Court in Ikorodu, Lagos State, directed both parties to explore alternative dispute resolution measures. The court further ordered that the DNA test be conducted at a mutually agreed-upon facility under supervision.
Omowunmi expressed frustration over the delays, threatening to proceed independently with the DNA test if the matter remained unresolved.
“Mr Odumosu has absolute respect for your office and your client. He would not in any way derogate the professionalism and maturity both law firms have exhibited so far while the case lasted,” the letter read.
However, the legal team announced their withdrawal from representing Aloba in the case.