The family of the late singer Mohbad has formally prohibited his widow Omowunmi from using their surname until a court-ordered DNA test confirms the paternity of their son Liam.
The development is the latest in the ongoing paternity dispute that has surrounded the controversial death of Mohbad on September 12, 2023.
The singer passed away after receiving an injection from an auxiliary nurse, leading to a public outcry that prompted the police to exhume his body for an autopsy.
However, the investigation suffered a major setback in May 2024 when pathologists reported that the cause of death could not be determined due to the body’s decomposition.
In an official statement signed by family head Omolayo Aloba and Joseph Aloba, Mohbad’s father, they argued that Omowunmi was never legally or customarily married to the singer.
The statement added that she is barred from using the Aloba name both publicly and privately until Liam’s paternity is established.
“For the avoidance of doubt, no statutory or customary marriage was contracted between the late Mohbad and Wunmi Adebanjo, as the required Yoruba traditional rites (payment of bride price) were never completed,” the statement read in part.
The family also called for a ‘fresh, independent, and comprehensive” investigation into Mohbad’s death.
“The Aloba family remains resolute in its demand for a transparent, independent, and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death,” it added.
“The family is committed to seeing that justice is served, the truth uncovered, and those responsible held accountable.”
The family revealed that they have appointed Oladayo Ogungbe as their sole legal representative for the DNA case and Mohbad’s estate, while Wahab Shittu will continue to handle all matters with investigative authorities regarding his death.
“The Aloba family has unanimously appointed Oladayo Ogungbe, Esq., of Ogungbe & Ogungbe Attorneys, as the sole and official legal representative of the family in all matters relating to the DNA case and the estate of the late Ilerioluwa Aloba (popularly known as Mohbad),” the said.
“Furthermore, the family has also unanimously agreed that Dr. Wahab Shittu, SAN, of Wahab Shittu, SAN & Co., shall continue to represent the family in all engagements and communications with investigative authorities concerning the ongoing inquiry into the cause of death of the late Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad).”
Regarding Mohbad’s estate, the family said they have appointed three administrators to manage the late singer’s assets, royalties, and intellectual property.
The administrators are Ajewole Aloba, Rasaq Famuyiwa, and Alonge Aloba.
The family added that if the DNA test confirms that Liam is the biological son of the singer, both the child and Wunmi would be included in the estate administration process.
“These administrators are authorised to immediately apply for letters of administration from the probate registry to lawfully manage all estate assets, including royalties, bank holdings, real and personal property, and musical intellectual property,” the statement added.
“The family has left one slot open for Wunmi Adebanjo to join the administrators if and when a valid court-ordered DNA test confirms that Liam is the biological son of the late Mohbad.”
The family further noted that a new burial and memorial date would be announced once legal and family matters are concluded.
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