Joseph Aloba, father of the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has disclosed that the long-awaited burial of the artiste will take place immediately after the ongoing DNA test process is completed.
In a viral video circulating online on Tuesday, Aloba described the DNA test as the “most important factor” delaying the final burial rites of the 27-year-old singer, whose death on September 12 sparked nationwide controversy and calls for justice.
“Today is the DNA court case, my lawyer is here, and I am telling the whole world that this is the most important thing,” he said. “This is what has been delaying the burial of Mohbad. After the DNA is done, we will immediately move on to the burial.”
Aloba has been locked in a prolonged dispute with Mohbad’s widow, Omowunmi Aloba, over the paternity of their son, Liam. The disagreement has heightened public attention on the case, with both sides pursuing legal steps to protect their interests.
Earlier, Tori News reported that Wunmi filed formal documents at the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, to prevent any unauthorised attempts to claim or administer the late singer’s estate. In a notice dated November 19, 2025, filed by her legal representatives, Salawu, Akingbolu & Co., the widow confirmed that she submitted Form 5 and Form 6 to bar the issuance of Letters of Administration to anyone not recognised by law.
The correspondence, signed by I.P. Awo (Esq.), identifies Wunmi as the legal wife of the deceased and the mother of his only surviving child, Master Liam Aloba. Public announcements were also placed in two national newspapers in November 2025, warning against any “surreptitious or fraudulent attempts” to take over the estate through illegal means.
According to her legal team, the filed notice remains binding until Mohbad’s estate is formally and lawfully administered by the court.
