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The legal representatives of the family of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, have raised concerns over the capacity of some laboratories selected for the ongoing paternity test involving his son, Liam.
This was disclosed in a statement by the family’s counsel, Oladayo Ogungbe, on behalf of the applicant, Joseph Aloba.
The lawyer revealed that a court had earlier directed that the DNA test be conducted in three laboratories jointly agreed upon by all parties and the court to ensure transparency and credibility.
The laboratories include DNA Diagnostics Centre in Ohio, United States; Alpha Biolabs in Warrington, United Kingdom; and Advanced Histopathology Laboratory Limited in London, United Kingdom.
According to the counsel, preliminary inquiries were conducted to verify the technical competence of the laboratories before the commencement of sample collection.
However, responses from two of the laboratories raised concerns regarding their ability to conduct the required post-mortem DNA analysis.
He stated that both Alpha Biolabs and Advanced Histopathology Laboratory Limited indicated that they do not carry out post-mortem DNA testing involving tissue extraction from embalmed bodies.
The lawyer noted that the issue has been formally brought before the court through an affidavit of facts.
He also dismissed claims suggesting that the applicant deliberately selected unqualified laboratories, clarifying that only one of the laboratories was nominated by his client.
Ogungbe emphasized that Joseph Aloba remains committed to due process and to ensuring that the DNA testing procedure is transparent, scientifically credible, and in compliance with the court’s directive.
A Lagos State Magistrate Court in Ikorodu had earlier ordered the DNA test to determine the paternity of Liam Aloba, the only child of the late singer.
The order was given by Magistrate Adefisoye Sonuga following an application by Joseph Aloba.
Mohbad died in September 2023 under controversial circumstances, leading to widespread public attention and ongoing legal disputes surrounding his estate and paternity.
His son, Liam, was born in April 2023, months before his death, and the paternity issue has continued to generate national interest.
This was disclosed in a statement by the family’s counsel, Oladayo Ogungbe, on behalf of the applicant, Joseph Aloba.
The lawyer revealed that a court had earlier directed that the DNA test be conducted in three laboratories jointly agreed upon by all parties and the court to ensure transparency and credibility.
The laboratories include DNA Diagnostics Centre in Ohio, United States; Alpha Biolabs in Warrington, United Kingdom; and Advanced Histopathology Laboratory Limited in London, United Kingdom.
According to the counsel, preliminary inquiries were conducted to verify the technical competence of the laboratories before the commencement of sample collection.
However, responses from two of the laboratories raised concerns regarding their ability to conduct the required post-mortem DNA analysis.
He stated that both Alpha Biolabs and Advanced Histopathology Laboratory Limited indicated that they do not carry out post-mortem DNA testing involving tissue extraction from embalmed bodies.
The lawyer noted that the issue has been formally brought before the court through an affidavit of facts.
He also dismissed claims suggesting that the applicant deliberately selected unqualified laboratories, clarifying that only one of the laboratories was nominated by his client.
Ogungbe emphasized that Joseph Aloba remains committed to due process and to ensuring that the DNA testing procedure is transparent, scientifically credible, and in compliance with the court’s directive.
A Lagos State Magistrate Court in Ikorodu had earlier ordered the DNA test to determine the paternity of Liam Aloba, the only child of the late singer.
The order was given by Magistrate Adefisoye Sonuga following an application by Joseph Aloba.
Mohbad died in September 2023 under controversial circumstances, leading to widespread public attention and ongoing legal disputes surrounding his estate and paternity.
His son, Liam, was born in April 2023, months before his death, and the paternity issue has continued to generate national interest.
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