The family of the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has renewed its demand for a transparent and independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
In a statement jointly signed by family head Omolayo Aloba and Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, the family reaffirmed its “resolute commitment to uncovering the truth through a transparent, independent, and comprehensive probe.”
The Aloba family also directed Mohbad’s wife, Wunmi Adebanjo, to stop using the family surname until the completion of a court-ordered DNA test to confirm the paternity of her son, Liam.
To manage legal and estate matters, the family appointed Oladayo Ogungbe, Esq., as its sole representative for estate and DNA-related issues, while a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Wahab Shittu, will continue to represent the family before investigative authorities.
Three family members — Ajewole Aloba, Rasaq Famuyiwa, and Alonge Aloba — have been named as administrators of the late singer’s assets. One position was left open for Wunmi if the DNA results confirm that her son is biologically Mohbad’s.
According to the statement, “Mrs. Wunmi Adebanjo is instructed to cease using the surname ‘Aloba’ in any public or private record until lawful confirmation of paternity is obtained, as no statutory or customary marriage existed between her and the late Mohbad.”
However, Wunmi’s lawyer, Kabir Akingbolu, dismissed the family’s directive as illegal and sentimental, insisting that his client has every legal right to use her husband’s name.
“Nobody can stop her from bearing Aloba,” Akingbolu said. “That was the name given to her by her husband. Under the law, she’s entitled to keep it. The family’s action was an attempt to frustrate the DNA process despite several court orders. We are ready for the DNA any time. The child is not a bastard, and my client has nothing to fear.”
Mohbad, a former signee of Marlian Music, passed away on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27. He is yet to be buried. The Lagos State Police Command earlier set up a 13-man special investigative team to probe his death.
