A Magistrate Court in Ikorodu, Lagos, has ordered that two separate DNA tests be conducted on Liam Aloba, the two-year-old son of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The ruling comes after Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, filed an application questioning the child’s paternity.
Presiding Magistrate Adefisoye Sonuga delivered the judgment on Tuesday, directing that the paternity test be carried out both in Nigeria and abroad to eliminate any doubts or allegations of manipulation. The court ruled that the tests must be conducted in accredited hospitals, with both parties present during the collection of samples.
The late singer’s widow, Omowunmi Cynthia Aloba, was listed as the respondent in the suit. During proceedings, Joseph Aloba’s counsel, Augustine Adegbemi, moved the motion for a DNA test, while Omowunmi’s lawyer, Kabir Akingbolu, raised no objections, paving the way for the ruling.
Magistrate Sonuga emphasized that the dual DNA tests are necessary to ensure credibility, given the high-profile nature of the case and the public debate that has trailed Liam’s paternity since Mohbad’s death in September 2023. The results are expected to provide clarity in a matter that has divided public opinion and fueled online controversies.
The court further directed that both reports—domestic and international—will be admissible, with results compared for consistency. This move, legal experts say, is to safeguard against possible tampering and to maintain trust in the judicial process.
The case, which has generated nationwide attention, has now been adjourned to November 11, 2025, when the court will reconvene to review the findings. Until then, the ruling has reignited discussions across Nigeria’s entertainment and legal circles about privacy, family disputes, and the rights of children in high-profile cases.
For Mohbad’s family and millions of fans, the DNA test ruling represents not just a legal process, but a pivotal step in resolving a painful saga that has lingered since the artist’s untimely passing.
