Joseph Aloba, the father of late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has once again stressed that his son will not be laid to rest until a DNA test is carried out to confirm the paternity of the child left behind.

A Magistrate Court in Ikorodu, Lagos State, had previously directed that a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test be conducted to determine whether Liam Aloba is indeed the biological child of the deceased. The order was issued by Magistrate Adefisoye Sonuga while delivering a ruling on an application filed by Aloba.

In a video shared on his TikTok page and sighted by PUNCH Metro on Sunday, Joseph Aloba alleged that some powerful individuals were working behind the scenes to derail the process.

“Some powerful people have connived to use Mohbad’s death to frustrate me. After the toxicology was done, nothing came out of it, and now they have gone to pick a questionable DNA centre,” he claimed.

He further revealed that he is considering seeking a transfer of the case from Lagos State to Ekiti State, pending discussions with his lawyer.

“If possible, we will seek to transfer the case from Lagos to Ekiti State. I will consult my lawyer on that,” he added.

Maintaining his stance, Aloba appealed to the Lagos State Government to permit the burial of his son but insisted that the DNA test must first be completed as it forms a crucial part of the evidence.

“I am calling on the Lagos State Government to allow me to bury my son, but without DNA, we cannot proceed. It is part of the evidence,” he said.

He also called on the public to back his demand, emphasising that establishing the truth about the child’s paternity is essential.

Earlier reports by PUNCH Metro indicated that the family’s legal team had raised concerns about the capability of some laboratories selected for the DNA test. According to the family’s lawyer, Oladayo Ogungbe, the court on February 24, 2026, ordered that the test be conducted across three mutually agreed laboratories to ensure credibility and transparency.

The facilities listed include DNA Diagnostics Centre, AlphaBiolabs, and Advanced Histopathology Laboratory Limited. However, preliminary assessments reportedly raised questions about the technical capacity of some of these labs.

Mohbad died in September 2023 under controversial circumstances, triggering widespread public outrage and legal battles over his estate, royalties, and the paternity of his child.

His son, Liam, was born in April 2023, just months before his death, and the unresolved paternity issue continues to draw significant public attention.

The autopsy report on late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, has revealed a suspected drug reaction as a potential cause of his unexpected passing.

Conducted at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, the autopsy and toxicology tests suggested the possibility of a severe allergic reaction or drug response contributing to Mohbad's death.

Anaphylactic shock, a severe allergic reaction with potentially fatal outcomes, was identified as a possible factor.

Samples from the late singer's stomach contents, blood, bone marrow, liver, kidney, and lung underwent toxicology screening.

The results showed the presence of Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine often used for treating allergies, gastrointestinal issues, colds, and anxiety.

Despite finding Diphenhydramine in Mohbad's bloodstream, the levels were considered too low to be lethal.

Anatomical and pathological examinations revealed minor injuries on Mohbad's right forearm and moderate to severe decomposition due to his body being exhumed eight days post-burial.

However, no significant findings directly linked to his death were discovered.

The autopsy highlighted the importance of timely blood sampling for diagnosing fatal anaphylactic shock, a step hindered by Mohbad's early burial.

The report stated, "The cause of death could not be conclusively determined. Nonetheless, the possibility of a fatal anaphylactic shock (drug reaction) cannot be ruled out, given the absence of significant post-mortem and toxicology findings."

Mohbad, a 27-year-old artist formerly affiliated with Naira Marley's record label, Marlian Music, tragically passed away on September 12, 2023, under controversial circumstances, sparking nationwide debate and scrutiny.

In response, the Lagos State Police Command formed a 13-member special investigation team on September 18, 2023, to probe the incident, resulting in the apprehension of Naira Marley, Balogun Eletu, also known as Sam Larry, and other individuals.