The monarch of Ikate Elegushi Kingdom in Lagos State, Oba Saheed Elegushi, has firmly denied claims linking him to the paternity of the late singer’s son, Liam Aloba.
In a statement released through his media consultant, Deyemi Saka, Oba Elegushi addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the paternity of Mohbad, also known as Ilerioluwa Aloba.
He dismissed social media rumors alleging his connection to the late singer’s son as baseless attempts to tarnish his reputation.
Mohbad’s untimely demise in September 2023 at the age of 27 sparked protests and debates nationwide, with some attributing his death to alleged mistreatment by his former boss, Naira Marley, and associates.
The paternity of Mohbad’s child came under scrutiny following his father, Joseph Aloba’s, call for a paternity test to confirm the late singer’s fatherhood.
Oba Elegushi emphasized that legal measures have been taken against those spreading these unfounded allegations.
“We would like to respond to a new desperate attempt at dragging His Royal Majesty, Oba Saheed Elegushi, into the needless paternity dispute over the son of Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.
“The widely syndicated falsehood was promoted by some persons with the underlisted profile on the social media app TikTok, namely: Oloriebimusicproduction2, PEKINS RULES, and WESTO4LIVE. Also, the same falsehood is being promoted by Auto Success Ola, Olubukola Jesse, Teni Ologo, and Tolani Ilesanmi.
“This is to inform the public that the allegation is false and a figment of the wicked imaginations of these persons.
“HRM Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, through his lawyers, has filed a petition against these persons with the Nigeria Police and other relevant security agencies in a bid to enforce his fundamental human rights and protect him from cyber bullies, while he is hopeful the Nigeria Police will collaborate with relevant international security organisations in this quest for redress,” the statement read
Conveying his condolences to the family of the late singer, the monarch urged members of the public not to entangle the traditional institution in the paternity dispute.
“It must be stated emphatically that Oba Elegushi, just like many Nigerians, is saddened by the sudden demise of Mohbad, and demands a thorough investigation and a quick dispensation of justice.
“While we pray to Almighty God to grant the Alobas the immense strength to bear this painful loss, we urge people to refrain from dragging the integrity of His Royal Majesty, Oba Saheed Elegushi and the revered traditional institution he represents into public disrepute,” the statement added.
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