The Elegushi of the IkateElegushi Kingdom, Lagos State, Oba Saheed Elegushi, has debunked reports claiming he is the father of the late singer’s son, Liam Aloba.
According to The PUNCH, Oba Elegushi made this disclosure in a statement through his media consultant, Deyemi Saka, on Thursday, while reacting to the controversy surrounding the paternity of the son of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad
He described the rumours by some social media users that he could be the father of the son of the late singer as a desperate attempt to defame him.
Mohbad died September 12, 2023 at the age of 27 under controversial circumstances with his demise sparking widespread protests in some parts of the country, and many of his fans were demanding justice for the former Marlian Records signee.
His death continues to stir controversies, accusations and counter-accusations with many claiming that he died as a result of bullying he had endured from his former boss, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, and his associates.
Also, the paternity of Mohbad’s son has been debatable, particularly after Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, insisted on a paternity test to ascertain if the late singer was indeed the father of his grandson.
Among those who were fingered in the paternity dispute was Oba Elegushi, who they alleged could have fathered Mohbad’s son.
A TikToker, Oloriebimusicproduction2, made several posts on his TikTok page, alleging that the monarch might be implicated in the death of the late Mohbad.
It was also alleged that the monarch was leveraging his influence to obstruct justice for the late singer.
While reacting to these various allegations, the monarch clarified that they were baseless accusations aimed at assassinating his character.
Oba Elegushi equally made it clear that a petition has been filed against individuals propagating these 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.
