The Chief Magistrates Court in Ikorodu, Lagos, has temporarily halted the contentious DNA application concerning the paternity of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad’s son, Liam.
This pause follows the breakdown of settlement talks between the Aloba family and the respondent, Mohbad’s wife, Wunmi.
Monisola Odumosu, representing the family’s legal team, stated that the court, during its July 9, 2024 session, encouraged both parties to seek alternative dispute resolutions. However, these negotiations ended in failure, with no agreement reached.
Odumosu attributed the failure to "external factors" that disrupted the negotiation process, adding to the controversy surrounding the case.
“Emmanuel Oroko of Hillceetee Partners, representing Joseph Aloba, informed the court that despite earnest efforts, the settlement talks broke down due to external factors. M.K.O Orire Esq., representing the respondent, confirmed the breakdown in negotiations during the resumed hearing.
“In response to petitions from both legal teams, the presiding Magistrate, His Honour Mrs. A.B Olagbegi-Adelabu, adjourned the suit to allow for the hearing of all pending applications related to the DNA test. The court urged the parties to continue exploring settlement options before the next hearing date,” the statement added.
