The father of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has explained why his son’s burial has been delayed, insisting that uncovering the truth behind his death remains his top priority before any final rites can take place.
Why Mohbad has not been buried
Speaking in a recent interview with Channels Television, Mr. Joseph Aloba said the decision to delay burial was deliberate, stressing that the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death must be fully established first.
He maintained that justice and clarity are more important to him at this stage than immediate burial arrangements.
DNA controversy over grandson Liam
Mr. Aloba also addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the paternity of his grandson, Liam, noting that he needs clarity on the situation before taking any final position.
According to him, resolving the matter is tied to his willingness to reconcile with Mohbad’s partner, Wunmi, and formally accept the child.
“My vision is to know exactly what killed Mohbad. Once I have the answers, I’ll work on reconciling with Liam and Wumi. I’ll even go on any media platform to claim Liam as my grandson. But now, I can’t do all that because we are still at the war front,” he said.
“Body is evidence” — Mohbad’s father insists
He further argued that Mohbad’s remains are still central to the investigation, saying the body must not be buried yet due to the need for DNA testing.
“The reason his remains haven’t been reburied is that his body is evidence, and a DNA test is necessary. If we bury him now, the DNA evidence will be compromised,” he added.
Calls for transparency in investigation
Mr. Aloba also expressed dissatisfaction with how the case has been handled, calling for a more transparent and impartial investigation.
He urged the Inspector General of Police to reassign new officers to the case, alleging compromise in the current process.
“They can change the nature of that environment with just a bottle of wine and 100,000 Naira. That means they are compromised. They should help me change them. They should investigate this case,” he pleaded.
The case continues to generate public attention, with renewed calls for clarity and closure surrounding Mohbad’s death.
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