By Owodunni Ibrahim, popularly known as Primeboy and a close associate of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, has refuted allegations made by Mohbad’s mother, Abosede Adeyemo-Aloba, regarding his relationship with her son.
Primeboy responded to the claims made by Mohbad’s mother during an online interview, where she accused him of having conflicts with the late singer while he was still alive.
In a statement issued by his lawyer, Akinpelu Ogunbona, and obtained by PUNCH Metro on Saturday, Primeboy addressed the accusations. He quoted Mohbad’s mother as saying that he frequently complained about being neglected by Mohbad after the singer achieved fame.
“In the said interview, you alleged that our client always fought the late Mohbad and consistently complained about his neglect by the late Mohbad since the said late Mohbad rose to stardom. You also alleged that our client was advised to run away after the death of the late Mohbad so as not to be suspected regarding the death,” the statement read in part.
Owodunni Ibrahim, also known as Primeboy, and Mohbad’s mother, Abosede Adeyemo-Aloba.
Primeboy, through his lawyer, has accused Mohbad’s mother of defamation and claimed that her statements were made intentionally to harm his reputation. He asserted that her allegations had negatively impacted the support and affection he received from his fans.
“Your actions are deliberate to injure and traduce the integrity of our client who is a rising star in the music industry and your allegations in the interview have greatly and negatively impacted the affection and love being enjoyed by our client from his fans and well-wishers around the world,” the statement added.
Primeboy has requested that Mohbad’s mother retract her statement within seven days. He also warned of potential legal action if she fails to comply.
In August, Primeboy’s lawyer, Ogunbona, argued a court application on behalf of his client, stating that both Wunmi Aloba (Mohbad’s wife) and the police needed to provide more information to clarify the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death.
According to the statement, their request to be called by the counsel was to make clear some ambiguous statements regarding the fight the singer’s wife alleged happened in the house.
Mohbad.
The coroner accordingly adjourned for the order to be complied with and the witnesses to be brought to court on the next adjourned date.
Mohbad died in Lagos, Nigeria, at the age of 27 on September 12, 2023, with the circumstances surrounding his death sparking controversy on social media. His death also prompted the arrest of popular musician Naira Marley and Lagos socialite Balogun Eletu, known as Sam Larry, among others, as authorities continued their investigation.
On September 21, 2023, the singer’s body was exhumed for an autopsy as part of efforts to determine the cause of his death.
