A Lagos court has taken a significant step toward resolving the long-standing dispute over the paternity of Liam, the son of the late singer Mohbad. In a session held on Tuesday, the court identified three international facilities—two in the United Kingdom and one in the United States—where the required DNA tests will be conducted. This move aims to bring a definitive and transparent conclusion to a matter that has gripped public attention since the artist’s passing in 2023.
The selection of these facilities was a collaborative yet balanced process. One laboratory was nominated by Mohbad’s father, another by the singer’s widow, Wunmi, while the third was independently chosen by the court to serve as a neutral ground. To ensure the integrity of the results, the court ordered that all samples be collected in the presence of representatives from all parties involved, with the entire process of transporting the samples overseas being strictly monitored.
The legal battle has its roots in the deep-seated tension between Mohbad’s father and his widow. While the singer’s father has consistently pushed for the test to ascertain Liam’s paternity, Wunmi’s legal team has previously accused the Aloba family of using the situation to frustrate the process through sentimental and illegal demands. These include a controversial attempt by the family to ban Wunmi from using the Aloba surname until the DNA results are officially confirmed.
Reports shows that the father of the late singer has expressed serious doubts regarding the legitimacy of the relationship between his son and Wunmi. He has publicly questioned the validity of their marriage, claiming that no traditional wedding ceremony or payment of bride price ever took place. According to him, Mohbad had intended to formalize the union but allegedly changed his mind after issues of infidelity surfaced, which served as his primary motivation for demanding the DNA test.
On the other hand, Wunmi has not only agreed to the court-ordered test but has also taken legal steps to secure the late singer’s estate, protecting his property from unauthorized claims while the paternity issue is sorted out. With the court now setting April 7, 2026, as the next date for the hearing, many are hopeful that the specialized international testing will finally provide the clarity needed for the family to move forward.
