The family of late Nigerian singer Mohbad, born Ilerioluwa Aloba, has raised fresh concerns over the laboratories selected for an ongoing DNA test to determine the paternity of his son, Liam.

In a statement signed by the family’s counsel, Oladayo Ogungbe, on behalf of Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, it was revealed that two of the approved laboratories may lack the technical capacity required for the specific test.

The DNA analysis was ordered by a Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu, presided over by Adefisoye Sonuga, as part of efforts to resolve the paternity question surrounding Liam, the late singer’s only child.

According to the statement, the court had directed that the test be conducted in three internationally recognised laboratories to ensure transparency. These include facilities in the United States and the United Kingdom.

However, preliminary inquiries reportedly showed that two of the laboratories—Alpha Biolabs in the UK and Advanced Histopathology Laboratory Limited in London—do not conduct post-mortem DNA testing involving embalmed remains, which is crucial in this case.

“The responses received… indicated that they do not conduct post-mortem DNA testing involving embalmed bodies,” the statement noted.

The development has now been formally brought before the court through an affidavit, with the family insisting that the process must meet the highest standards of scientific credibility.

Ogungbe also dismissed allegations that the applicant deliberately chose unqualified laboratories, clarifying that only one of the facilities was nominated by the family, while others were selected by the opposing party and the court.

Mohbad’s death in September 2023 sparked nationwide outrage, and the ongoing paternity dispute has further intensified public interest in the case, which also involves issues surrounding his estate and legacy.

Opinion: A Sensitive Case That Demands Absolute Transparency

The concerns raised by Mohbad’s family highlight just how delicate and consequential this case has become. Beyond legal arguments, this is a matter that touches on legacy, identity, and the future of a child at the center of national attention.

DNA testing, especially involving post-mortem samples, is highly technical and must be handled with precision. Any doubts about the competence of the laboratories involved could undermine public trust and potentially prolong an already painful process.

At the same time, this situation underscores the importance of proper due diligence before court-approved procedures are initiated. When a case carries this level of public interest, every step must be beyond reproach.

Ultimately, what matters most is not which side “wins,” but that the outcome is credible, fair, and scientifically sound. For the sake of the child, the family, and the late Mohbad’s legacy, the process must be one that leaves no room for doubt.