Primate Ayodele Defends Davido, Dismisses Allegations Linking Singer to Mohbad’s Death

Primate Elijah Ayodele, the founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church in Lagos, has spoken out against allegations linking Afrobeats singer Davido to the death of late Nigerian musician Mohbad.

In a video posted on the cleric’s official Facebook page on Sunday, November 15, 2026, Ayodele maintained that Davido had no involvement in the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death. He also urged members of the public to stop accusing the singer of having a hand in the incident.

Speaking in the video, the cleric said: “I heard people saying it’s Davido that killed Mohbad. No, he isn’t the killer. Mohbad matter is so deep. Leave Davido out of it.”

Ayodele’s remarks come at a time when discussions surrounding Mohbad’s controversial death have resurfaced, with social media users continuing to debate the events that preceded the singer’s passing.

Mohbad, whose birth name was Ilerioluwa Aloba, died on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27. His sudden death generated widespread reactions across Nigeria and triggered demands for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. The incident also gave rise to the #JusticeForMohbad movement, which attracted considerable public attention.

As part of efforts to establish the cause of his death, the late singer’s body was exhumed for an autopsy. The Nigerian Police Force also conducted investigations, while a coroner’s court examined the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Over time, the controversy has involved several prominent personalities in the entertainment industry, including Naira Marley, the former head of Marlian Records, and social media commentator VeryDarkMan.

In a related development, Davido’s logistics manager, Israel DMW, recently dismissed claims suggesting that the singer was involved in disagreements between Naira Marley and VeryDarkMan. The allegations also included claims of an alleged attempt to secure VeryDarkMan’s arrest over his involvement in the campaign demanding justice for Mohbad.

Israel reportedly maintained that Davido had no knowledge of the alleged discussions involving individuals within his circle. He also refuted suggestions that the Afrobeats star had made moves to acquire the late Mohbad’s music catalogue.

The controversy surrounding Mohbad’s death continues to attract public interest, with fresh comments and allegations keeping the matter in the spotlight.

Watch the video: The relevant portion of Primate Ayodele’s statement can be viewed from 3:05 to 3:25.