Mohbadâs family lawyer has responded to actress Yomi Fabiyiâs recent call for a âpeacefulâ protest at the singerâs next court hearing on death.
On September 12, 2023, Mohbad died in mysterious circumstances. The next day, he was laid to rest.
On September 21, his body was unearthed for an autopsy at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), but no significant findings were discovered that could have contributed to his death.
The toxicology report did show the presence of Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, but the dose was not considered fatal.
Mohbadâs family contested the results and wanted an independent investigation.
According to Monisola Odumosu, a member of Alobaâs legal team, a two-part autopsy is currently underway. The initial phase is concluded, and the next phase will include toxicological and histology studies.
Fabiyi urged the people to attend upcoming court hearings peacefully and participate in the coronerâs inquest on Tuesday.
In addition, he proposed organising a peaceful protest around the first anniversary of Mohbadâs death to further campaign for justice if no progress is made.
âLetâs storm the court peacefully and attend the next coroner inquest and protest to register our demands on this case. If nothing tangible is seen or heard, we focus on the day of the one-year anniversary,â he wrote.
The actorâs call was received just a few hours after Mohbadâs family vehemently opposed the plans of certain organizations and individuals to commemorate the first anniversary of the singerâs death.
However, in a statement that was provided to TheCable Lifestyle on Wednesday, Odumosu stated that the staging of a protest within the court environment âposes a threat to smooth proceedings.â
She affirmed that it is permissible for âanyone to do whatever they likeâ within the confines of the law, but she cautioned that all activities must be conducted in a civil manner âto avoid contempt of court.â
âAnyone is free to do whatever he wants so far he or she does it within the confines of the law. The Constitution gives everyone the right to express his or her grievances,â the statement reads in part.
âHowever coming within the court precinct is another issue entirely. They must conduct themselves in a very civil manner and must not make noise. The business of justice in the court must not be disturbed in any manner. Lest they be charged for contempt of Court.
âOur advice is that they should not disrupt the proceedings in the court in any form whilst they exercise their rights.â