Owodunni Ibrahim, popularly known as Primeboy, a childhood friend of the late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, widely known as Mohbad, has taken legal action against the singer’s mother, Abosede Aloba, over alleged defamation.

Mohbad passed away on September 12, 2023, and was buried the following day. However, his body was later exhumed by the police on September 21, 2023, for an autopsy as part of ongoing investigations into his death.

In October 2024, Primeboy had warned of legal action against Abosede, accusing her of falsely claiming that he had an altercation with her son before his death.

In a letter, the first page of which was shared via Instagram, Primeboy described Abosede’s alleged remarks as “libelous, injurious, and malicious.” He demanded ₦50 million in exemplary damagesfor what he claimed was a deliberate attempt to tarnish his reputation.

The letter reads in part:

“The sum of ₦50,000,000.00 (Fifty Million Naira only) being exemplary damages for libelous, injurious, false, and malicious statements made by the Defendant in a video interview on March 28, 2024, and published across several news and online media platforms, aimed at defaming the Claimant in the eyes of right-thinking members of society.”

The legal notice also instructed Abosede to respond within 42 days, warning that failure to do so would result in the case proceeding in her absence.

“You are hereby commanded that within 42 (forty-two) days after the service of this Writ on you, inclusive of the day of such service, you do cause an appearance to be entered for you in an action at the suit of the Claimant,” the letter further stated.

The lawsuit has sparked reactions among Mohbad’s fans and the public, as the late singer’s death remains a subject of controversy.