Popular Yoruba actor and activist Yomi Fabiyi has reignited the hashtag #JusticeForMohbad, leading a peaceful protest to demand answers regarding the untimely death of the Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.
The protest took place on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, outside the Ikorodu Magistrate Court, coinciding with the resumption of the coroner’s inquest into the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s mysterious death. Fabiyi, who has been vocal about his desire for justice, called on the public to join in this peaceful demonstration, and many supporters responded to his call.
In a video circulating online, a group of protesters dressed in black T-shirts is seen gathered outside the court, carrying placards and showing solidarity with Mohbad’s family and supporters. The atmosphere was one of peaceful determination as they demanded justice for the late musician.
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Photos shared on social media also captured Mohbad’s family members, including his parents, Joseph and Abosede Aloba, arriving separately at the court to attend the resumed inquest proceedings. Since Mohbad’s sudden death on September 12, 2023, his family has been relentless in their pursuit of justice, raising concerns about how the case has been handled.
The public outcry intensified after Mohbad was buried the day after his death, with many Nigerians demanding a thorough investigation into the cause of his death. Following these demands, authorities exhumed his body on September 21, 2023, for an autopsy at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH).
However, the results of the autopsy provided little clarity. The only significant finding was the presence of Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, in Mohbad’s system, but the concentration was deemed insufficient to have caused his death. This lack of conclusive evidence has led to further frustration and confusion.
Mohbad’s family, unsatisfied with the outcome of the autopsy, has called for another examination. They believe the initial autopsy was inconclusive due to the decomposition of his body and have continued to push for a deeper investigation into the true cause of his passing.
As the fight for justice continues, supporters of the late singer remain hopeful that the truth will eventually come to light.
