In an article that recently resurfaced, originally published two
years ago, a DNA expert said three out of 10 Nigerian men are
not the biological fathers of their children. The article no doubt
caught the attention of many. And though the authenticity of
the statement remains in question, it certainly provoked a
conversation, and surely, reactions.

I am certain a good number of men began to question their
paternity, and those who had prior suspicions must have gone
ahead to take a paternity test. This information came right after
the rumoured durex survey which alleged that Nigerian women
are the most unfaithful in the world; the statement seemed to
fan a flame.

In his interview, the expert made reference to the survey, saying
that the sexual recklessness of Nigerian women is the reason for
the alarming statistics of paternity fraud in country.

In truth, cases of paternity fraud aren’t common in Nigeria,
largely because they are either often settled out of court, or
swept under the carpet. In other parts of the world, the United
States for example, paternity fraud is a criminal offence, and
one of the most rampant cases in court. Reason? Child support:
women seize opportunities to receive a higher child support
award than the biological father of the child can provide.

This issue is such a big deal in the West; there are activists and
movements against it. In a country like Nigeria, as is with most
West African countries, fathers cater for children born prior
wedlock, or out of extramarital affairs, without the involvement
of the court. So legal cases of paternity fraud are not common.

Another reason for paternity fraud is sexual promiscuity.
Promiscuous and unfaithful women are more likely to
misattribute paternity, honestly or dishonestly. An Australian-
based research did show that 40 per cent of women and 60 per
cent of men in a committed relationship will be unfaithful at
some point. And that 8 per cent of women had multiple
partners while in a long-term relationship.

It was also established that fathers who doubt the paternity
claims of their sexual partners are 20 to 28 per cent often
correct. The result of a research on the sexual promiscuity
among Nigerian female undergraduates indicated a 79 per cent
agreement on the prevalence of sexual promiscuity amongst
female undergraduates.

In a phone interview with Ventures Africa, Mr. Ayodele Ayodeji
of Paternity Test Nigeria said there is one case of paternity fraud
out of every four paternity tests conducted at the centre. “I will
say one out of four paternity tests turn out negative,” he told
me. He also added that people of the South-east – Ibos and
South-south – Deltans, patronise the centre more than the
people of western Nigeria – the Yorubas.

The implications of paternity fraud are major, disrupting
relationships, homes, and marriages. Victims of this crime –
father or child – stands the risk of depression, and mental
health problems. A child victim is more likely to have self
esteem issues and anxiety.
When women make the choice to lie about the paternity of their
children, they should bear in mind the misery and heartache
these children may later experience.
American film maker and actor, Tyler Perry, admitted to being
hurt and disappointed that his late mother lied to him about the
true identity of his father.


He found out the truth at the age of 44 after taking a DNA test
with his brother. His advice: “Some of you have secrets that
your kids need to know. Let the chips fall where they may.
For the peace of that person, let them know.”

Culled from venuresafrica.coma

I have something to say when I'm awake

Likewise me too..I have something to say when am less busy.

sexual recklessness..wen a lady is married and still deh collect maximum dosage from an ex, she gets home and d sorry and unfortunate husband pumps hs own minimum dosage..weeks later, na pregnancy news from wife.. buh unknown, na d maximum dosage form pikin and wen devil wan do overtime to complete d hat trick, d pikin go resemble d wife!

wetin kon remain?

Quite insulting

Why are our women so recless fo.olish and st.upid to that extext.

I think this made FP several weeks ago

Some naija ladies are not loyal!!!

Got me thinking

This should be on family section not politics.

How accurate are the survey parameters and equipments?

Very common in South Africa.

OK ooo. Illuminati here we come again

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Pls we need paternity section.

Paternity DNA tests @ your convenience from anywhere in Nigeria.