The legal team representing the family of the late singer Mohbad has raised concerns over the suitability of some laboratories chosen for the ongoing paternity test of his son, Liam
In a statement obtained on Tuesday, signed by the family’s lawyer, Oladayo Ogungbe, on behalf of the applicant, Joseph Aloba, the counsel highlighted issues regarding the technical capacity of the laboratories tasked with the DNA analysis.
Ogungbe explained that on February 24, 2026, a court ordered that the Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test be carried out in three laboratories jointly agreed upon by the parties and the court to ensure transparency and credibility.
The selected laboratories include DNA Diagnostics Centre in Fairfield, Ohio, United States, nominated by the applicant; Alpha Biolabs in Warrington, United Kingdom, nominated by the respondent; and Advanced Histopathology Laboratory Limited in London, United Kingdom, appointed by the court via the Social Welfare Officer.
Before the sample collection began, representatives of the applicant conducted preliminary checks to verify the technical competence of the laboratories for post-mortem DNA testing, particularly tissue extraction from embalmed remains.
“The responses received from Alpha Biolabs and Advanced Histopathology Laboratory Limited indicated that they do not conduct post-mortem DNA testing involving embalmed bodies,” the statement said, noting that these findings raised concerns about the laboratories’ ability to handle the analysis.
Ogungbe confirmed that the matter had been formally reported to the court through an affidavit.
“It is incorrect and misleading to suggest that Mr Joseph Aloba deliberately selected laboratories lacking the competence to conduct tissue-based DNA testing. He remains committed to due process and to a DNA testing procedure that is transparent, scientifically credible, and in strict compliance with the court’s directive,” the statement added.
The legal team stressed that only one of the laboratories was nominated by the applicant, reinforcing their commitment to a fair and credible testing process.
