It was also alleged that the monarch was leveraging his
influence to obstruct justice for the late singer.
Reacting, the monarch described the allegations as baseless
accusations aimed at besmirching his character.
Oba Elegushi also disclosed that a petition has been filed
against individuals propagating these allegations.
A statement by his media consultant, Deyemi Saka read, “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.”
Oba Elegushi, while extending condolences to the family of
the late singer, implored 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 noted.
