20th September, 2023
A former Presidential Candidate and Global Oil Executive, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has demanded justice for the late music Star, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad.
In a statement released from his media office on Wednesday, he urged the police to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter and ensure that any culprits responsible for the crime, if any, do not escape the law.
According to Olawepo-Hashim, the death of the young artist once again highlighted the grip of the underworld on the streets and the terror it inflicts on society.
“I deeply sympathise with those who truly love this fallen star, who tragically is becoming louder in death than in life. He has become a “Martyr” of a cause in a unique way.”
“The death of the rising music star, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, in very suspicious circumstances must be an occasion to free society from the grip of the underworld.”
“As a father who has a son in Arts and Music, two years older than Mohbad, I am worried and concerned about the grip of cult leaders on some aspects of our musical lives and entertainment, as well as the control of drug lords.
“The Mohbad saga has also further highlighted the dark side of entertainment financing in the absence of a well-structured and disciplined support system for budding talents, especially from poor homes.”
“At the root of the exploitation of talented young people is the weapon of poverty, manipulated by the rich but rough and wicked. It is time to end this evil!”
He therefore appealed to those in charge of our Security in Nigeria “to allow and protect those who are pained by this sad occurence and who want to peacefully embark on processions and vigils.
“Organised violence by malevolent forces should not be an excuse to deny those who are peacefully seeking justice for Mohbad the right to do so!”
“Mohbad must get justice in death!”