The family of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has banned his widow, Omowunmi, from using their family’s surname.
In a statement signed by family head, Omolayo Aloba and Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, the family said it remains resolute in its demand for a transparent, independent, and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death.
It announced the appointment of Oladayp Ogungbe, Esq, as the family’s sole legal representative for Estate and DNA matters, while Dr Wahab Shittu, SAN, will continue to represent them before investigative authorities.
The family instructed Wunmi to cease using the family’s surname, Aloba, in public or private records until lawful confirmation of paternity is obtained, noting that no statutory or customary marriage was contracted between the late Mohbad and Wunmi Adebanjo.
Reacting to it, Wunmi’s lawyer, Kabir Akingbolu, described the directive as illegal and sentimental, saying, “Nobody can stop her from bearing Aloba, that’s the name given to her by her husband, and under the law, she has every right to keep it.
He accused Aloba’s family of frustrating the DNA process despite multiple court orders, adding, “We are ready for the DNA anytime, any day. The child is not a bastard, and my client has nothing to fear”.