By Halimah Olamide
The palace of Oba Saheed Elegushi on Thursday disowned Sam Larry, the musician promoter who has been fingered as being behind the attacks on late singer Oladimeji Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly named Mohbad.
In a statement released Thursday by the Palace, the Royal Family denounced any involvement with the music promoter.
The statement reads, “The Elegushi Royal Family of Eti-Osa wishes to put on record the misinformation on the media space involving Samson Erinfolami Balogun (AKA Sam Larry).
“Samson Balogun is not a member of the royal family and does not work for the royal family or king in any capacity. Like other celebrities, politicians, religious and community leaders, he visits the palace to pay homage to the king and seek royal blessings just like other members of the public.
“While expressing our condolence to the family and friends of late Ilerioluwa Aloba (known as MohBad) we would like to add our voices to the calls for a thorough investigation into circumstances surrounding his death to unravel any foul play.
“We ask our friends in the media to be mindful of the sensitivity of the issue and desist from spreading falsehood that may jeopardise the investigation.”
Mohbad died on Tuesday with many claiming his death was result of endless attacks by some people.
In a petition that has surfaced online, the name of Elegushi was mentioned as one of those Sam Larry claimed to be working for.
The police has promised o investigate the death of Mohbad.