- The recent bombshell update in the Aloba family’s legal saga involves their aggressive push for a court-ordered DNA test on Liam, is causing a stir online.
- Despite Wunmi’s resolute opposition, the late singer’s father has taken a no-holds-barred approach, pushing through legal channels to demand the test.
- He passionately cites the controversial circumstances surrounding his son’s tragic demise as the driving force behind his unwavering determination.
The Chief Magistrates Court in Lagos’ Ikorodu area has hit pause on the high-stakes drama surrounding the DNA application aimed at unraveling the paternity of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known as Mohbad’s son, Liam.
This decision came after settlement talks between the Aloba family and the respondent, Mohbad’s wife Wunmi, collapsed spectacularly.
In a statement obtained by PUNCH Online, Monisola Odumosu, representing the family’s legal team, revealed that the court, during its July 9, 2024 sitting, urged both parties to pursue alternative dispute resolutions. However, these closed-door negotiations hit a dead end, failing to reach any middle ground.
Odumosu pointed fingers at “external factors” that torpedoed the negotiation process, adding fuel to the already blazing controversy surrounding the case.
The statement partly read;
“Emmanuel Oroko of Hillceetee Partners, representing Joseph Aloba, informed the court that despite earnest efforts, the settlement talks broke down due to external factors. M.K.O Orire Esq., representing the respondent, confirmed the breakdown in negotiations during the resumed hearing
“In response to petitions from both legal teams, the presiding Magistrate, His Honour Mrs A.B Olagbegi-Adelabu adjourned the suit to allow for the hearing of all pending applications related to the DNA test. The court urged the parties to continue exploring settlement options before the next hearing date,” it added
Prior to the latest development, the Aloba family’s legal eagles had already made waves by filing for a DNA test amidst swirling social media speculation about the paternity of the child born by the late singer’s wife.
Undeterred by the uproar, the family staunchly pressed for the test, citing the shadowy circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s untimely demise as their rallying cry.
In a strongly worded statement, the family’s legal representative, Monisola Odumosu, clarified that no official spokesperson had been appointed, vehemently disavowing any unauthorized comments made without clearance from their legal team.
Mohbad’s shocking death at the tender age of 27 on September 12, 2023, continues to fuel intense controversy across social media platforms, with conjectures and debates swirling about the circumstances surrounding his tragic end.