A court-supervised DNA test involving late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, and his son, Liam, has taken a major step forward after biological samples were collected from both on 31 October 2026 in Lagos.
The development follows years of disagreement over the child’s paternity, with Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, repeatedly calling for scientific testing to establish whether Liam is his biological grandson.
The samples have been collected, but no DNA results have been announced, and the court has not made a final determination on the paternity question.
Court approves DNA test requested by Mohbad’s widow
The latest development followed an application filed by Mohbad’s widow, Omowunmi Aloba, who sought judicial supervision of the DNA testing process.
The court approved her request and appointed a welfare officer to supervise the collection of biological samples.
The exercise took place on Saturday, 31 October, under security arrangements designed to prevent disturbances during the proceedings.
Samples were collected from Mohbad’s remains at Mainland General Hospital, also known as the Infectious Diseases Hospital, in Yaba, Lagos.
They were subsequently transported under security escort to the Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, where samples were also obtained from Liam for forensic examination.
The procedure represents a significant stage in the case, but sample collection does not, by itself, establish paternity.
Emotional scenes as Mohbad’s family attends exercise
The exercise was particularly difficult for members of the late singer’s family who attended.
Mohbad’s mother, Abosede Aloba, his younger brother, Adura, and his widow, Omowunmi, were reportedly present.
According to accounts of the proceedings, the identification of Mohbad’s remains was an emotional moment for the family.
The exercise took place more than three years after the singer’s death in September 2023, which sparked national attention and renewed public discussion about the circumstances surrounding his passing.
Mohbad’s father previously questioned Liam’s paternity
Joseph Aloba has repeatedly demanded a DNA examination to resolve questions about Liam’s biological relationship with his late son.
His demands became central to a family disagreement that attracted considerable attention across Nigerian social media.
However, previous proceedings concerning the proposed testing arrangements faced delays.
In October 2026, concerns were also raised about the laboratory expected to conduct the analysis and how the biological samples would be handled.
Reports indicated that representatives of Mohbad’s family sought information about a proposed United States laboratory and assurances concerning the testing process.
These concerns highlight why proper sample identification, handling and documentation are important in a disputed paternity case.
They do not, however, establish that the testing process has been compromised.
When will Mohbad and Liam’s DNA results be released?
The lawyer representing Omowunmi, identified as Barrister Kabiru, confirmed after the sample collection that no date had been fixed for the release of the results.
He explained that the parties would receive formal notification through the court once the findings became available.
The lawyer also commended the court and the Nigeria Police Force for their handling of the exercise.
Earlier reports indicated that proceedings in the DNA case had been adjourned until 16 November 2026, although that date should not be confused with an announcement of when the forensic results will be released.
What happens next?
The next stage is the examination of the collected biological samples and the presentation of the findings through the appropriate legal process.
DNA testing can provide scientific evidence about biological parentage. In a court-supervised case, however, the integrity of sample collection, identification and handling is important to ensure the findings can be properly assessed.
The court will also have to consider any outstanding procedural objections raised by the parties.
The case has attracted sustained public interest since Mohbad’s death, but the outcome remains a private family matter involving a child.
Until the forensic findings are available and considered by the court, claims about Liam’s paternity remain unproven.
For Mohbad’s family and those following the dispute, the collection of samples represents progress towards obtaining scientific evidence after years of disagreement.
The key point is that DNA samples have been collected, but no result confirming or excluding Mohbad as Liam’s biological father has been released.
