A magistrate’s court in Ikorodu has ordered that DNA tests be conducted to determine the paternity of Master Liam Aloba, the young son of the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba (known professionally as Mohbad).
The order was made during proceedings on an application filed by Joseph Aloba, the father of the deceased, who is seeking a paternity test to confirm whether Liam is his grandson. The court directed that the DNA sampling be carried out in an accredited and recognised medical facility, either within Nigeria or abroad, under supervision.
The dispute over Liam’s paternity has played out in court for several months, with previous hearings including attempts to formally serve Mohbad’s widow and disagreements between the parties over the choice of laboratory and the logistics for conducting the test. Lawyers for both sides have at times clashed over venues and procedures, prompting the court to make specific orders aimed at ensuring the test is supervised and credible.
Legal observers say the court’s directive is meant to provide a clear, evidence-based resolution to a family dispute that has generated intense public interest since Mohbad’s death. The next steps will depend on securing the cooperation of those involved and the logistics of arranging the tests at an accredited facility; the court will monitor compliance and may make further orders as needed.
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