‘I’ll sue Wunmi even if DNA proves Liam is my grandson’

Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, has reiterated his demand for a DNA check to be performed on his grandson, Liam, and raised recent allegations towards his late son’s widow, Wunmi.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that because the singer’s dying, Mr Aloba has been pressuring and calling out Wunmi to hold out the check, alleging that Liam shouldn’t be Mohbad’s father and “there isn’t any semblance.”

In an interview with Agbaletu TV on Wednesday, Mr Aloba maintained his doubts about Liam’s paternity and expressed considerations over the kid’s welfare.

The late singer’s dad acknowledged, “I do know nothing about Mohbad’s dying. When my son handed, Wunmi was the primary particular person I questioned as a result of she was his spouse. Even when DNA proves that Liam is my grandson, I’ll sue her as a result of how can they be taking a five-month-old boy to exhibits the place there are many weed people who smoke?”

Mr Aloba’s newest stance is reasonably stunning. In a Might 2024 interview on TVC’s YourView, Mr Aloba stated that “he would settle for the DNA outcome” if it confirmed Liam’s paternity however insisted on verifying it first.

Forensic investigation

Mr Aloba additionally questioned the dearth of forensic investigation into Mohbad’s dying, burdened the necessity for a DNA check, and pleaded with the federal government for assist.

He acknowledged, “For 2 years now, somebody died in the home; even when it’s the nurse, no less than there are cameras inside and outdoors the house. What about cellphone forensic evaluation? Please assist me; I don’t know what to do anymore.

“Not too long ago, I noticed that they took him to Ibadan. I’ve by no means set my eyes on any nurse, however I do know there’s a nurse. DNA may be very, crucial. My main concern now’s what killed Mohbad, and if the kid he left behind is my grandson, you gained’t see me asking about properties. Assist me beg the federal government as a result of I’m drained. I don’t know what else to do.”

Liam’s registered property

Including to the controversy, this newspaper earlier reported that Mr Aloba, in a viral TikTok Stay session on Tuesday, expressed frustration over his Mohbad’s determination to register two plots of land in his son’s identify (Liam) as a substitute of his (Mr Aloba).

He revealed that Mohbad bought two acres of land in Lagos by his mother-in-law, a police officer. He lamented that every one paperwork had been in her possession apart from one plot in Gberigbe, which Mohbad personally gave him to construct a church for him.

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Mr Aloba criticised his late son’s monetary choices, stating that whereas he by no means acquired the property in Mohbad’s identify, the land was bought in Liam’s. His feedback have sparked backlash, with many arguing {that a} father ought to prioritise his grandchild’s future over private achieve.

Background

This dispute is the most recent growth in an ongoing household battle since Mohbad’s passing on 12 September 2023. Mr Aloba has repeatedly demanded a DNA check, alleging that Mohbad had doubts about Liam’s paternity earlier than his dying.

He has additionally referred to as for the coroner’s inquest to be reopened, claiming to have new proof. Moreover, he accused Wunmi of taking their son’s placenta to a different man as a substitute of giving it to him or Mohbad.

Wunmi has dismissed these allegations, insisting that Mr Aloba is primarily serious about his late son’s belongings.

She has agreed to take a DNA check to clear her identify and finish ongoing speculations. Nevertheless, the method has been delayed resulting from disagreements over the selection of medical facility, with Wunmi accusing Mr Aloba of stalling proceedings by rejecting her recommended choices. He, in flip, denied these claims, stating that he had by no means met the nurse concerned in Mohbad’s therapy earlier than his dying.

Amidst the continuing controversy, Wunmi has voiced considerations for her and her son’s security, citing threats obtained as a result of paternity dispute. She has emphasised that her determination to proceed with the DNA check addresses false narratives reasonably than convincing Mr Aloba.