The Magistrate Court in Ikorodu, Lagos State, has ordered that two DNA tests be conducted on Liam Aloba, the son of late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

Magistrate Adefisoye Sonuga gave the order on Tuesday while ruling on an application filed by the singer’s father, Joseph Aloba, who is seeking to establish paternity.

In the suit brought under the Family Court of Lagos State (Civil Procedure) Rules 2012 and the Magistrate Courts (Civil Procedure) Rules 2009, the respondent is Mohbad’s widow, Omowunmi Cynthia Aloba.

The application requested that DNA samples be taken from Mohbad’s remains at the Military Hospital, Yaba, for analysis either in Lagos or another accredited facility outside the state. It also sought approval for a separate test to be conducted abroad at Joseph Aloba’s expense.

In his filings, Aloba argued that clarity on Liam’s paternity was crucial for maintenance obligations and the child’s overall welfare.

At Tuesday’s hearing, Aloba was represented by Augustine Adegbemi from the chambers of Dr. Wahab Shittu (SAN) & Co., while Kabir Akingbolu appeared for the respondent. The application was not opposed, leading the magistrate to grant the request.

The court directed that the DNA tests be carried out in accredited hospitals both within Nigeria and abroad, with both parties or their representatives present during the collection of samples.

The case was adjourned until November 11, 2025, for further proceedings.