Mohbad’s family insists on overseas DNA test using his tissue
The family of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad) has renewed its demand for a post-mortem DNA test to confirm the paternity of his son. In a letter dated June 2024, the family rejected any DNA process using samples from relatives, insisting only Mohbad’s own tissue be used. They also requested that the test be conducted in a reputable foreign laboratory for transparency. The case continues to attract public attention and debate.
What happened
- Mohbad’s family has formally asked the court for a post-mortem DNA test using his biological tissue, not samples from relatives.
- The family cited concerns over the scientific reliability of tests done with relatives’ DNA, referencing a medical expert’s warning about possible inconclusive results.
- They expressed distrust in Nigerian laboratories, requesting the DNA analysis be done in the United States or United Kingdom.
- The family wants strict safeguards: transparent sample collection, independent observation, and a documented chain of custody.
- The paternity issue remains unresolved and is part of ongoing legal and public debates surrounding Mohbad’s death.
