Popular Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has penned an open letter to Mr. Joseph Aloba, the father of the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known as Mohbad.
In the letter shared on her Instagram page, Tonto Dikeh chastised Mr. Joseph for allegedly placing more value on monetary gains than the memory of his deceased son and the family he left behind.
She accused him of charging N10,000 -15,000 for interviews after seeing the whopping sum of money donated to his grandson, who is in the custody of his daughter-in-law, Wunmi.
Speaking further, the mother of one stated that she is not against the DNA test Mr. Joseph is demanding to determine the paternity of his son, but it’s appalling that he has not asked his daughter-in-law directly and is instead asking Nigerians for it.
In conclusion, the 38-year-old thespian urged Mr. Joseph to do right by his deceased son, who passed away under controversial circumstances on Tuesday, September 12.
Read the full letter below,
“MESSAGE TO MOHBAD’S DAD
Mohbad, from the depth of my heart, I extend a profound apology. You deserve so much more, and it pains me to witness your struggles, with steadfast support coming from compassionate souls like “THE CONCERNED CITIZENS.”
It’s a promise we will keep fighting regardless of names called & heart broken.Papa Mohbad, I can empathize with the harsh realities of poor condition, but when it involves your own flesh and blood, your son, it’s truly heartbreaking. How is it that material things or wealth seems to outweigh the love for your own child?
The hurried and undignified burial of our dear Mohbad within a mere 24 hours of his supposed passing, compounded by insufficient arrangements due to financial constraints after getting a whooping sum of 2million Naria is deeply distressing considering his status.
Need I remind you of the shameless, senseless and inhumane way moh’s neck was broken?The decision to exhume your son’s remains stemmed from a collective outcry of Nigerian youth– which is a testament to our shared concern. While we acknowledged that Mohbad is indeed your son, please note, he was a married man, and the responsibility should extend to his wife regardless of any circumstances.
In your quest for global assistance and DNA verification, it’s crucial to address the right of that woman personally, the one who holds the answers.
By the way I totally agree with a DNA, but why are you asking Nigerians for a DNA and not Wunmi?
Your immersion in social media, driven by trivialities and fleeting fame, is disheartening. I find solace in the knowledge that you are not a part of my family, sparing us the pain of witnessing your disregard for your son’s memory.
It’s bewildering that your discontent only surfaced upon witnessing contributions to your grandson in custody of his mother “Your late son’s wife”, BUT YOU NOW CHARGE 10k/15K to be interviewed🤦🏼♀️
Papa Mohbad, how does one fail their own flesh and blood not once, but twice?My heart aches for the pain you are causing and the deep wounds left unhealed.
But I’ll leave you with this words, DO RIGHT BY YOUR SON.”
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