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VDM unviels result of paternity DNA test for late singer Mohbad’s son
VDM unviels result of paternity DNA test for late singer Mohbad’s son
Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) has raised several concerns and allegations regarding the stalled paternity DNA test for late singer Mohbad’s son, Liam. Crucially, VDM claims that the court-ordered process faces manipulation and major logistical deadlocks because the laboratories selected by Mohbad’s widow, Wunmi, and court officials are allegedly incapable of performing the specific tests required.
Inability to Conduct Tissue-Based DNA Testing
* The Embalming Issue: VDM highlighted that Mohbad’s remains have been embalmed for a prolonged period, meaning standard blood or body fluid samples cannot be used for a conventional DNA test.
* Need for Tissue Samples: He explained that the test requires an advanced tissue-based or post-mortem procedure using Mohbad’s teeth or bone fragments.
* Laboratory Rejections: VDM and Mohbad’s family representatives alleged that when they investigated, they discovered the laboratories submitted by Wunmi and the court welfare officer either did not possess the capability to perform post-mortem testing on embalmed tissue or had flatly declined to do so.
* Accusations of False Results: He publicly questioned what kind of results these designated facilities would end up presenting to the court if they do not actually perform the required tissue testing, implying potential foul play.
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Allegations Involving Wunmi and Iyabo Ojo
* Leaked Messages: VDM reignited the controversy by referencing private messages allegedly sent by actress Iyabo Ojo to Wunmi. He claimed these messages showed Ojo encouraging Wunmi to quietly conduct a separate DNA test.
* Royalty and Identity Disputes: Beyond the genetic test itself, VDM claimed that Mohbad’s family lawyer uncovered legal filings where Wunmi was trying to secure Mohbad’s music royalties. He alleged that the family is seeking to freeze these allocations until Liam’s biological paternity is officially verified by the court.
Mohbad’s Father’s Statements on the DNA Test Delays
- Paternity Ties directly to a Homicide Investigation: Mr. Aloba stated, “This DNA is beyond ordinary paternity; we’re tracing what killed Mohbad.”. He strongly believes Mohbad’s death was unnatural and argues that the late singer’s body serves as vital evidence that cannot be buried until the tissue-based genetic process is completed.
- Insistence on Foreign Laboratories: Following a Lagos Magistrate Court order, the legal counsel for the Aloba family, Oladayo Ogungbe, revealed they rejected local facilities because they lacked the necessary post-mortem “tissue-based testing” capabilities. The court subsequently approved three overseas laboratories (one in the US and two in the UK) to handle the tissue samples to ensure absolute transparency.
- Allegations of Stalling: Mr. Aloba expressed deep disappointment when it was uncovered that laboratories previously nominated by Mohbad’s widow (Wunmi) and a Lagos State Government welfare officer failed to carry out the tests. Most recently, formal court sessions in Lagos scheduled to review the case were hit with procedural delays and document discrepancies, prompting an adjournment to August 11, 2026.
Current Status of the Police and Court Case
- New Suit for a Reopened Investigation: Dissatisfied with the gaps in the initial Lagos Police Command inquiry, a non-governmental organisation called the Break the Silence Foundation filed a lawsuit in Abuja. They requested an order of mandamus to legally compel the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to reopen a thorough, independent investigation into Mohbad’s death.
- Upcoming Court Verdict: Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja officially reserved a ruling on the matter. The court is scheduled to deliver its final judgment on September 29, 2026, which will determine if the Nigerian Police Force is legally required to re-initiate a full-scale probe into the singer’s final moments.
- Lack of Police Representation: Notably, during the recent substantive hearings in Abuja, none of the respondents—including the Inspector-General of Police and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police—were represented by legal counsel in court.
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