The Chief Magistrate Court in Ikorodu has issued a substituted service order on Wunmi, the wife of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.
The court’s decision allows Joseph Aloba’s legal representatives to serve notice of a pending DNA test application by posting documents at Wunmi’s last-known address.
According to a statement by Monisola Odumosu, a member of the Aloba family’s legal team, the court’s move comes after unsuccessful attempts by the court sheriff to personally deliver the documents to Wunmi. Emmanuel Oroko, leading the legal team, argued for substituted service after two failed attempts to reach Wunmi directly.
This legal development is part of the ongoing processes concerning paternity issues raised by the Aloba family following the singer’s demise.
Odumosu explained, “If the process were served on the last-known address of the respondent by Order of the Court, it would constitute good service, and she would be aware of the pending suit.” The Chief Magistrate granted the order for substituted service, directing the posting of court documents at Wunmi’s last known address.
The Aloba family has contested the paternity of baby Liam and filed an application before the Family Court seeking an order against Wunmi to present herself and the child for a DNA test at a recognized laboratory in Lagos.
However, Wunmi’s lawyer, Taiwo Olawanle, claimed ignorance of the court order. He stated, “We don’t have the court order. If we have an order, we will advise her to adhere to it. That is not a problem. But we are not aware of any order.”
