The Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu has granted the order that Omowunmi, the widowed wife of the late singer, Ileriouluwa Oladimeji Aloba aka Mohbad to be served a notice of the pending DNA test application.
The legal team led by Emmanuel Oroko told the court that the Sheriff of the court had attempted twice to serve Wunmi the court process but failed. He stated that if the process were served on her last known address, it would constitute good service and she would be aware of the pending suit.
The Chief Magistrate then ordered that Wunmi should be served by posting the court process on her last known address. The new order by the court was contained in a statement signed by a member of the legal team to the Aloba family, Monoplane Odumosu, and obtained by PUNCH.
The case has since been
adjourned till a later date.
Recall that following the singer’s death, many have been clamoring for a DNA test to be done on Liam, his son to ascertain his paternity. Even Mohbad’s father had called for DNA to be done on his son, a statement which Cynthia Morgan agreed with.
Omawunmi had told her father-in-law to get a court order for a DNA test to be done, surprisingly she made a U-turn, as she made it known that she wouldn’t be doing a DNA test for her son. Giving reasons, Omowunmi made it known that no one has the right to tell her to do it as she added that her son would never fall victim like his dad.
Reacting to it, actress, Sarah Martins slammed Omowunmi, calling her a senseless widow, as she questioned why the mother of one was scared of doing DNA and pondered if she doesn’t want to clear her name and protect the legacy of her husband.
Similarly, actress, Charity Nnaji addressed Nigerian men telling them that their wives are suspects if they support Mohbad’s wife. She questioned why Mohbad’s wife would love to go through that kind of pressure, without wanting to clear her conscience and free herself from public disgrace.
However, actress, Ifemeludike showed support for Wunmi, advising her not to be intimidated and to speak up and stand her ground. Ifemeludike told her not to do DNA tests for anybody and to raise her son.
Big Brother Naija’s former housemate, Tolanibaj advised Omowunmi that if the DNA test proves that Liam is the son of Mohbad, then the mother of one should sue everybody questioning her son’s paternity.
In an interview, actor, Yomi Fabiyi defended Mohbad’s father’s right to demand a DNA test for his grandson. He stressed that Mohbad’s family has the right to ask for DNA as he noted how his father is carrying the burden of pain and wants closure.
