Lagos, Nigeria – October 4, 2025 – In a renewed push for accountability nearly two years after the tragic death of Afrobeats sensation Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad, his grieving father, Joseph Aloba, has formally petitioned the Lagos State Government to prosecute his late son’s widow, Omowunmi Aloba, and several others indicted in a Coroner’s Inquest. The emotional plea, delivered via a legal letter to Attorney-General Lawal Pedro (SAN), gives authorities just 14 days to act or risk Aloba’s team stepping in to spearhead the cases themselves.
The petition, penned by senior advocate Wahab Shittu and dated October 3, cites the July 11, 2025, verdict from Magistrate Taofikat Shotobi’s inquest, which exposed a cascade of negligence surrounding Mohbad’s sudden collapse on September 12, 2023, at his Ikorodu residence. At the heart of the probe: auxiliary nurse Feyisayo Ogedengbe, who administered three unauthorized injections – tetanus, paracetamol, and a broad-spectrum antibiotic – to Mohbad’s swollen arm without a formal diagnosis or prescription, actions the coroner branded as “unlawful medical practice and gross negligence.” The court explicitly recommended her criminal prosecution for medical misadventure.
Omowunmi Aloba, Mohbad’s wife of four years and mother to their young son Liam, drew sharp criticism for opting for home treatment over rushing her husband to a hospital, despite witnessing his vomiting, convulsing, and rapid decline. The coroner faulted her silence post-death, noting she failed to demand an autopsy or challenge the hasty, “undignified” burial orchestrated by family members – including Joseph Aloba himself, who was chided for not securing a death certificate despite financial aid from peers like Davido. Others in the crosshairs include Mohbad’s sound engineer Prime Boy (Ibrahim Owodunni), accused of facilitating the nurse’s visit, and bystanders who delayed emergency intervention.
“This is a father’s cry for justice in the face of inexplicable delays,” Shittu wrote, expressing “deep concern” that over two months post-verdict, no charges have been filed despite the “high public interest” in the case. Aloba, a clergyman and vocal advocate since his son’s demise sparked nationwide #JusticeForMohbad protests, has long alleged foul play amid the singer’s disputes with his former label, Marlian Records, and reports of industry bullying. The inquest, which began September 29, 2023, after 19 witnesses testified, ultimately ruled out homicide or substance abuse but painted a damning picture of systemic failures by family, police, and the music industry.
Social media erupted Friday, with #ProsecuteOmowunmi and #MohbadJustice trending as fans relived the 27-year-old’s final days – from viral hits like “KPK (Ko Por Ke)” to his eerie pre-death pleas for help. Supporters praised Aloba’s resolve: “Papa Mohbad no dey tire – justice must roll!” tweeted one user, while others urged caution against family infighting. Omowunmi, who has endured DNA demands for Liam and custody battles, remained silent, her last public statement a defiant October 2024 vow to “protect my truth.”
As Lagos authorities mull the ultimatum – potentially invoking the Administration of Criminal Justice Law for private prosecution – this petition reopens wounds from a saga that exposed Nigeria’s underbelly of unregulated healthcare and celebrity vulnerability. Will the state deliver, or will grief fuel a father’s solo crusade? The clock’s ticking.
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