Mohbad’s father demands DNA test before burial proceeds
Joseph Aloba, father of late singer Mohbad, has insisted that his son will not be buried until a DNA test is conducted to confirm the paternity of Mohbad’s child. A Lagos State Magistrate Court has ordered that the DNA test be carried out, following an application by Aloba. Concerns have been raised about the credibility of some laboratories chosen for the test. The paternity dispute has kept public attention on the case.
What happened
- Joseph Aloba says burial will not happen until a DNA test is done to determine if Liam Aloba is truly Mohbad’s son.
- A Lagos State Magistrate Court ordered the DNA test after an application by Aloba.
- The court, on February 24, 2026, directed that the test be done in three mutually agreed laboratories: DNA Diagnostics Centre, AlphaBiolabs, and Advanced Histopathology Laboratory Limited.
- Aloba claims influential individuals are trying to frustrate the process and is considering moving the case out of Lagos State.
- The family’s lawyers and representatives have questioned the technical competence of some selected laboratories for the test.
