Lawyer distances self from GoFundMe account for Mohbad

Mr Taiwo Odumosu, a lawyer who once represented the family of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, has dissociated himself from the GoFundMe account set up to support an investigation into the deceased’s death.

Odumosu, in a statement sent to PUNCH Metro on Wednesday, also said he was not involved in any financial transactions related to the toxicology analysis conducted on the late singer.

According to him, the family independently negotiated and made payments to the pathologist.

He added that all payments were made directly to the pathologist and that he had no connection with the GoFundMe account set up for Mohbad’s cause.

“At no point was any payment routed through me or my law office. Mr. Famuyiwa made the payment directly to the pathologist. I wish to state clearly that I know nothing about the GoFundMe Account: I am neither in charge of nor a signatory to the GoFundMe account created for Mohbad’s cause,” Odumosu said.

Odumosu also revealed that a foreign laboratory conducted the toxicology test for free.

“At a meeting attended by both Mr. Famuyiwa and me, the pathologist disclosed that the European laboratory that conducted the toxicology test did so free of charge. Accordingly, the family should publicly disclose how the remaining funds in the GoFundMe account have been managed,” he explained.

Odumosu lamented himself and the forensic pathologist being subjected to misinformation and character defamation over the Mohbad case.

“The pathologist in question showed remarkable courage by engaging with a case many of his colleagues were hesitant to approach, given its sensitive and high-profile nature.”

“It is imperative to refute that at no time was the process of the post-mortem examination or toxicology compromised.

“The initial contact, Mr. Famuyiwa Ayodele, reached out to us to secure the services of a qualified pathologist for the second autopsy and toxicology analysis. Mr. Famuyiwa independently negotiated the fees and financial arrangements with the pathologist regarding the financial negotiation,” Odumosu said.

Speaking further, he queried the professional integrity of persons genuinely seeking justice for Mohbad.

“I can affirm to the best of my knowledge that the process of the post-mortem examination carried out by the pathologist was handled with utmost care and best practice, attesting to his expertise. Nonetheless, justice will prevail, not only for Mohbad but also against all who seek to distort the truth and defame those who have stood firmly for what is right. In time, the truth will vindicate us all,” he added.