Mohbad: Court-Authorized UK Labs Decline Paternity Test on Liam
Fresh developments have emerged in the ongoing paternity case involving late Nigerian singer Mohbad and his son, Liam, as two court-approved laboratories in the United Kingdom have reportedly declined to carry out the DNA test.
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⚖️ Court-Ordered DNA Test Faces Setback
According to reports by Daily Post Nigeria and other credible sources, the Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu, Lagos, had earlier ordered that a DNA test be conducted in three different laboratories to determine the paternity of Liam. (Daily Post)
However:
- Two of the selected UK labs refused to carry out the test
- The decision has now created a major delay in the process
🧬 Why the UK Labs Declined
The refusal is not random—it is based on technical limitations.
Reports reveal that:
- The DNA test involves post-mortem analysis
- It requires extracting DNA from embalmed remains
- The UK labs stated they do not perform such specialised procedures (Punch Newspapers)
👉 This type of testing is highly complex and not all laboratories are equipped to handle it.
🏥 Labs Involved in the Case
The court had approved three laboratories:
- One in the United States
- Two in the United Kingdom
Out of these:
- The UK-based labs declined
- The U.S. lab (DNA Diagnostics Center) is still being considered as a possible option (Punch Newspapers)
👨⚖️ Family Reacts
The development was disclosed by the Aloba family’s lawyer, who explained that:
- They had contacted the labs beforehand to confirm their capability
- The responses from the UK labs showed they lack capacity for embalmed-body DNA testing
- An affidavit has now been filed to inform the court officially (Punch Newspapers)
The family also denied claims that unqualified labs were deliberately selected.
⏳ What Happens Next?
With two labs out of the process:
- The case may now depend on the remaining approved laboratory
- The court is expected to decide the next line of action
- The situation could further delay the already sensitive case
🧠 Background
- Mohbad (Ilerioluwa Aloba) died in September 2023
- His death sparked nationwide controversy
- The paternity of his son, Liam, has since become a major legal issue tied to inheritance and legacy (Punch Newspapers)
🧾 Final Take
This latest development shows how complex the case has become:
👉 Not just a legal battle, but also a scientific challenge
With UK labs stepping back, all eyes are now on the court and the remaining lab to determine the next move in the highly followed Mohbad paternity case.
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Sulaimon Hammed is an entertainment writer for TraceNaija.Ng, sharing the latest Nigerian music, celebrity news, and pop culture updates.
