Court Rejects New Application in Joseph Aloba’s DNA Case, Reaffirms Neutrality of Process

Court Rejects New Application in Joseph Aloba’s DNA Case, Reaffirms Neutrality of Process

A new update has emerged from the ongoing legal battle surrounding the DNA application filed by Mr. Joseph Aloba in the case MKD/31/FAM/2024 between himself and Mrs. Omowunmi Cynthia Aloba.

According to a press release issued on December 3, 2025, the court has again addressed delays, shifting requests, and repeated attempts to alter the agreed-upon process.

Court Session of December 2, 2025

At the latest hearing, Mr. Aloba—represented by a new legal counsel, Oladayo Ogungbe, Esq.—filed a fresh application asking the court to compel the use of two foreign hospitals he personally selected for the DNA testing. His counsel argued that only those facilities could produce an accurate result.

However, counsel for Mrs. Omowunmi Aloba, S.A. Salahudeen, reminded the court of the established history:
• Mr. Aloba initiated the DNA case.
• He previously agreed to the initial consent judgment.
• He applied twice for approval to take the test abroad—both requests were granted.
• Despite this, he is now attempting to handpick hospitals, a move the court considered an attempt to influence and control the process.

Due to these inconsistencies and repeated changes in legal strategy, the court dismissed the new application after Mr. Aloba’s counsel withdrew it in open court.

The court reaffirmed a key principle:

“The neutrality of the DNA process must be preserved, and the selection of the testing hospitals rests solely with the Court — not with the parties.”

This ruling prevents either side from choosing or manipulating the test location.

Financial Responsibility

The court further restated:

“Payment for the DNA testing remains the responsibility of the Applicant since this is his application.”

This is now the third time the court has issued this ruling in response to Mr. Aloba’s repeated filings.

Next Steps
• The court will designate the approved medical facilities.
• All involved parties must make themselves available when contacted.
• A Welfare Officer will coordinate sample collection and logistics.

The case has been adjourned to February 3, 2026, for administrative updates.

Mrs. Omowunmi Aloba’s Position

Her legal team expressed full commitment to transparency and compliance.
They also noted a concerning pattern on the opposing side: counsel changes, shifting demands, and repeated attempts to alter the court’s process whenever earlier requests are denied.