What I Discussed with Mohbad's Wife, Falana Reveals

What I Discussed with Mohbad's Wife, Falana Reveals

  • Omowunmi, wife of Mohbad, has approached Femi Falana to seek justice for her deceased spouse
  • Falana, who confirmed this in a statement, said Mohbad’s partner visited his office
  • The senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN) assured that his firm -- Femi Falana Chambers -- is ready to provide legal support for the late singer's family

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Ikorodu, Lagos state - Foremost human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has revealed Omowunmi Aloba, Mohbad's widow, visited his office to seek support in pursuing justice for her late partner.

Falana, in a statement, expressed his chambers' determination to ensure that Mohbad does not die in vain, The Punch reports

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Femi Falana (SAN) says he met with Mohbad's partner. Photo credits: _c33why_, @yelesho
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"Mohbad's widow wants justice": Falana

The legal practitioner also disclosed that he met with Idowu Owohunwa, the Lagos state Commissioner of Police, amid ongoing investigations into Mohbad’s demise, The Nation also reported.

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Falana said:

“The young widow of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, also known as Mohbad, visited our office on Tuesday, September 19, to seek support in pursuing justice for her late husband.
“We assured her of our unalloyed commitment to ensure that the circumstances of the unfortunate death of the Nigerian singer and songwriter were unearthed.
“Thereafter, we held a meeting with the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Idowu Owohunwa, in respect of the investigation being conducted by the police in respect of the matter. The CP furnished me with the progress made so far in the investigation.”

Olayinka claims Mohbad’s mum abandoned him

In earlier report by Legit.ng, a chieftain of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti state, Lere Olayinka, claimed Mohbad's mother “abandoned” the artiste for 15 years.

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Olayinka alleged that Mohbad’s mother deserted him and “never looked back”.

Mohbad: Senator to introduce new bill

Legit. ng also reported that a federal lawmaker, Chinedu Nwoko (also known as Ned Nwoko), revealed plans to introduce a bill that would make it mandatory for an autopsy to be done within a specific time before any Nigerian citizen is buried.

In an Instagram post on Tuesday, September 19, the senator said the cost of such reports would be handled by either the state or local government.

Source: Legit.ng

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