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Father Of Late Mohbad Demands DNA Test For Grandson, Calls For Reopening Of Death Inquest
Joseph Aloba, father of the late Nigerian musician Ilerioluwa, known as Mohbad, has expressed his growing frustration over the handling of his son’s death and the strained relationships with his son’s wife, Wunmi, and their child, Liam.
In a revealing interview aired on Silverbird TV, Aloba disclosed that he has not had any contact with Mohbad’s wife or son since his son’s passing.
“I’ve not seen Mohbad’s wife and son since his death. Even my son, Adura, none of them came to me. They know where I’m living. They are supposed to come to me,” Aloba said, adding that he expected his grandson, Liam, to be brought to him.
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“The way I’m looking at things, they are supposed to bring that child to me and say, ‘This is your grandson.’”
In a controversial claim, Aloba demanded a DNA test to confirm the paternity of Liam, expressing skepticism over whether Mohbad was the biological father.
“I demanded DNA; they are supposed to say, ‘Daddy, do it at your convenient time,’ but they have been hiding it. So, it became a public matter. Let the court have the final say concerning it,” he said, emphasizing that he would respect the outcome.
When asked if Liam resembled his late son, Aloba strongly replied, “No, no, no. With what I’m seeing, he’s not. If the DNA says he is, it’s acceptable.”
Aloba also spoke about his strained relationship with his other son, Adura, who lived with Mohbad prior to his death.
According to Aloba, Adura, now 22, has not reached out to him or visited since the incident.
“Adura is supposed to fill me in on exactly what happened to his brother; they were living in the same house.
He is supposed to know,” Aloba explained, adding that it seemed as if others were interfering with their relationship. “It’s like some people are covering him.”
Regarding the ongoing investigation into Mohbad’s death, Aloba voiced his dissatisfaction with the delays in the coroner’s inquest and called on the Lagos State government to reopen the case.
“The issue is delay, and delay results in denial. I appreciate the people working with me, but unfortunately, I’m not satisfied with the way the case is going now,” he said.
Aloba also revealed that a private autopsy had been conducted to determine the cause of Mohbad’s death, but he is unable to present the results until the coroner’s inquest is resumed.
“The coroner inquest was delayed, so I want to appeal to the Lagos State government to reopen the coroner inquest. There are a lot of things we should be doing now. We have done the private autopsy, but I cannot present the result now until the coroner is opened,” he stated.
Although Aloba financed the private autopsy, he clarified that he has not personally seen the results, as they have been submitted to the court for review.
“I paid for it, but I can’t demand for the result. When I asked him, he said how is he going to present it in the court when they ask him if anybody has witnessed the result,” he explained.
This private autopsy was conducted after the family rejected the Lagos State Government’s initial autopsy, which was declared inconclusive.
Following this, the Coroner’s Court in Ikorodu granted permission for the family to carry out their own independent investigation into Mohbad’s death.
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‘Gospel Music Has Power To Transform Nigeria’, Pastor Declares
The Senior Pastor of Freedom Life International Christian Center, Richard Tochukwu, has declared that gospel music possesses the spiritual capacity to transform Nigeria, describing it as a divine instrument capable of restoring hope and unity in the nation.
Speaking during an interaction with journalists, the cleric said music inspired by God’s Word can positively influence Nigeria’s spiritual and socio-political landscape by promoting peace, comfort and moral revival.
According to him, gospel music goes beyond entertainment and should be seen as a ministry tool for national healing.
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“Gospel music is not just sound; it carries power. When songs are inspired by Scripture, they can heal hearts, restore faith and redirect a nation toward righteousness,” he said.
Pastor Tochukwu made the remarks while discussing his latest worship single, “I Want To Pray,” a spiritually reflective song produced by Audio5.
He explained that the track was created to encourage believers to remain steadfast in prayer and maintain consistent fellowship with God.
The song draws inspiration from Luke 18:1, which urges believers to pray always and not lose heart.
A spiritual son of Paul Enenche, Pastor Tochukwu revealed that most of his songs are birthed from deep study of Scripture.
“Sometimes while studying or preaching from a passage, a melody begins to flow. The lyrics are drawn directly from the Word. Our songs are intentional; they carry the same message we preach,” he explained.
Reflecting on his journey, he recounted beginning as a drummer who also sang before discovering what he described as a divine instruction to minister through music.
“I realised that you don’t minister only through preaching. God made me understand that songs are another channel through which His Word can reach people. Every release is backed by Scripture,” he added.
Pastor Tochukwu currently serves in Lagos, combining pastoral leadership with music ministry.
The audio and video for “I Want To Pray” are now available on major digital streaming platforms.






