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immortalcrown:
∆ That law works with the husband's consent, unlike paternity fraud that happens without his knowledge and consent. The difference is clear. You are just catching cruise.

Stop lying to yourself! You appear silly doing so.

immortalcrown:
∆ You are just catching cruise. On what ground do you compare paternity fraud to polygamy?
How is a man having many wives same as a woman lying about who impregnated her?

I am not cruising anywhere and yes, it is fact that Customary marriage law stipulates that all children born during the marriage belong to the man. That is part and parcel of the customary marriage agreement in Nigeria. If you do not like that, you have the option of statutory marriage where you can customize your agreement anyway you like. It is simple as that.

immortalcrown:
∆ The customary marriage law does not allow the one that happens without the man's consent except the man is dead. Stop saying what you don't know.

The law does not stipulate the man's permission is required before a child born during the marriage can be presumed his. Same way the law does not require the man seek his wife's permission before he can marry another woman same way a woman does not require the man's permission in this.

SIRTee15:
■ Your heresy on this platform is astounding. Yet U won't engage with sound Christians on this forum to cure u. What happened to 'if I could just touch the hem of his garment'. What about the healing of the centurion's faith? Jesus said he's never seen such faith in Israel. Jesus told the syrophoenician woman that her request is granted because of her great faith.

I don tell you before say make you stop yammering when you have no real idea what it is that is being discussed!

hansomb:
■ I pray you father a son not yours since that's okay by your ancestors.

What he said right there is the ancestral fact. So long as you embrace the marriage laws created by your ancestors— customary marriage laws—, you are pretty much saying that there is no such thing as paternity fraud in marriage.

Equally, declaring a country like Nigeria has the 2nd highest paternity fraud cases(assuming this is supposedly based on police reports) when the vast majority of Nigerians embrace customary marriage laws that do not recognize paternity fraud at all, is definitely of error. Any paternity fraud caused in the customary courts will be thrown out because the customary court does not recognize it as such— fraud.

amaridigital:
■ The fake preachers parading themselves as men of god or men of gold in Nigeria no try at all. Upon all these churches our women are as unfaithful and corrupt as the men. Unfortunately these dishonest women are expected to raise honest and Angelic political leaders of tomorrow? We've lost it all. Our values, identity, Africanism, tradition, everything. Shame! National Orientation Agency needs to censor some of these useless movies, music and other media that encourage moral decadence in our society. Imagine if these women were given more opportunity to lead, Abacha will be learning from them. How can someone be so heartless staying with a man who feed and provide for you each day for decades calling him daddy junior while you are laughing him at his back for raising your bastard kids. Wickedness.

Balderdash! The only wickedness here is this attempt to suddenly demonize that which was not only allowed by your forefathers but equally embraced by most Nigerians.(The majority of Nigerians to this day marry under Customary Marriage Laws in Nigeria.) Under Customary Law in Nigeria, every child born during a marriage is presumed to belong to the man. So, as long as that marriage is in continuance, every child born belongs to the man.

If a man does not wish to father and be burdened with a child from outside and all that, then he should altogether avoid customary Law unions. Otherwise, he cannot claim to be a victim but one who accepted a marriage agreement that allows him polygamy while at the same time allowing the woman to bring into the marriage even children fathered by other men.

Lucifyre:
LoL! Show me just 2 christains who agree on the interpretation of the bible from cover to cover and uld have seen a miracle.

I am glad you indicated that it is their many interpretations of the actual content of Scripture that is where the problem comes from.

Bestbrain123:
Why are most christians selfish and self rightous, when you don't go to their special church.. You automatically turn a sinner to them.. They judge you base on the church you go and what they teach you there... Thats total selfishness must everything be done just according to personal believe or doctrine..? I fine it hypocritical

The religion of Christianity alone boasts of over 47000 divisions/denominations/sects, each of them vying for supremacy of doctrine and ritual. What do you expect? With over 47,000 gods worshipped in the one religion alone, expect that each group would comprise people acting as though their god is the greatest of all the rest.

faceland:
If the statistic is true, then at least one in five Nigerian is a bastard.

Under Customary Law in Nigeria, every child born during a marriage is presumed to belong to the man. So, as long as that marriage is in continuance, every child born belongs to the man. Now, if the man does not wish to father a bastard and all that, then he should altogether avoid customary Law unions. Otherwise, he is not a victim but one who accepted a marriage agreement that allows him polygamy while at the same time allowing the woman to bring into the marriage even children fathered by other men.

So, technically, Paternity fraud can only be argued in the case that the marriage union was made under statutory marriage laws and we know that a majority of Nigerians marry instead under customary laws.

Saviourk:
Most times you just open your mouth and spew trash. Respect people's religion and beliefs!

I get it that to you religious folks, Jesus Christ was merely a trash talker whose name you borrow to hide the many lies of your religious leaders. Kumuyi has told lie after lie for over 4 decades, some of them he has changed, and some others he promises to in the future. Yet, Jesus Christ said His own Words never change, no matter what the situation or condition. How can a man whose words change depending on the time and season of his life be considered to be of the Eternal Truth of God?

kkins25:
Them tell you say na school presentation?

He is right to ask the question since Customary Marriage Laws in Nigeria do not recognize paternity fraud at all. How many Nigerians get married under statutory law?

OLAADEGBU:
Pastor Kumuyi did all these and some people still have effrontery to criticize him? A must watch 😲 Pastor Kumuyi uncovers some sacrifices he made because of the church and the souls that are perishing.

Kumuyi is a false teacher and false prophet same as all the other religious scammers out there. The millions of souls he continues to lie to using the name of God serve as an indictment against him and his cult.

phemray:
■ Very good, criminalise it and make DNA compulsory after every child birth, the nonsense will stop. This affects everyone since the days of Abraham otherwise when did the word Bastard started?.

Abegi!

Under Customary Law in Nigeria, every child born during a marriage is presumed to belong to the man. So, as long as that marriage is in continuance, every child born belongs to the man. Now, if the man does not wish to father a bastard and all that, then he should altogether avoid customary Law unions. Otherwise, he is not a victim but one who accepted a marriage agreement that allows him polygamy while at the same time allowing the woman to bring into the marriage even children fathered by other men.

Aaaaarghmed:
Nigeria women are cheats but like forming saints

Under Customary Law in Nigeria, every child born during a marriage is presumed to belong to the man. So, as long as that marriage is in continuance, every child born belongs to the man. Now, if the man does not wish to father a bastard and all that, then he should altogether avoid customary Law unions. Otherwise, he is not a victim but one who accepted a marriage agreement that allows him polygamy while at the same time allowing the woman to bring into the marriage even children fathered by other men.

So long as you are traditionally married to your wife, you cannot even pretend yourself a victim of paternity fraud.

COOL10:
Foolish Nigerian men who feel their wives are saints will argue with this fact, but the truth of the matter is that most married Nigerian men are not the true fathers of the children their wives have made them to believe are theirs.

Under Customary Law in Nigeria, every child born during a marriage is presumed to belong to the man. So, as long as that marriage is in continuance, every child born belongs to the man. Now, if the man does not wish to father a bastard and all that, then he should altogether avoid customary Law unions. Otherwise, he is not a victim but one who accepted a marriage agreement that allows him polygamy while at the same time allowing the woman to bring into the marriage even children fathered by other men.

So long as you are traditionally tied, you cannot plead a victim of paternity fraud.

CrossRhodes:
That's why it's important to marry a virgin...... Most of these fraudsters are non-virgin oloshos settling for unsuspecting men

See delusion abeg!

snipernigga:
You people will not let this paternity DNA issue rest, if they should return our, sorry I mean this kids back to sender will you people donate the money to feed so many additional kids and broken marriages. Let's face our economic problems. Abi this one follow?

They speak mostly out of Ignorance. Their own ancestors that gave them freedom of polygamy in marriage equally gave freedom to women "to roam" in marriage.

Under Customary Law in Nigeria, every child born during a marriage is presumed to belong to the man. So, as long as that marriage is in continuance, every child born belongs to the man. Now, if the man does not wish to father a bastard and all that, then he should altogether avoid customary Law unions. Otherwise, he is not a victim but one who accepted a marriage agreement that allows him polygamy while at the same time allowing the woman to bring into the marriage even children fathered by other men.

Angelfrost:
Honestly, it's as bad as Yahoo Plus, if not worse. Imagine allowing a man to raise another man's child for years. Haba!

Under Customary Law in Nigeria, every child born during a marriage is presumed to belong to the man. So, as long as that marriage is in continuance, every child born belongs to the man. Now, if the man does not wish to father a bastard and all that, then he should altogether avoid customary Law unions. Otherwise, he is not a victim but one who accepted a marriage agreement that allows him polygamy while at the same time allowing the woman to bring into the marriage even children fathered by other men.

Angelfrost:
I learned that 30% there is an old stat... It should be well over 40% now. I insist that Paternity Fraud should be officially designated as an offense punishable by the Law. There should be a Jail Term and heavy fines.

Nonsense!

Under Customary Law in Nigeria, every child born during a marriage is presumed to belong to the man. So, as long as that marriage is in continuance, every child born belongs to the man. Now, if the man does not wish to father a bastard and all that, then he should altogether avoid customary Law unions. Otherwise, he is not a victim but one who accepted a marriage agreement that allows him polygamy while at the same time allowing the woman to bring into the marriage even children fathered by other men.

armadeo:
■ I don't support cheating but you can not relate both issues at all. There's no comparison.

Actually, your forefathers did exactly that. They related the two. They created the customary laws that exist today. The same laws which allow polygamy for the men equally provide for the women to roam free.

Under Customary Law in Nigeria, every child born during a marriage is presumed to belong to the man. So, as long as that marriage is in continuance, every child born belongs to the man. Now, if the man does not wish to father a bastard and all that, then he should altogether avoid customary Law unions. Otherwise, he is not a victim but one who accepted a marriage agreement that allows him polygamy while at the same time allowing the woman to bring into the marriage even children fathered by other men.

Tochi360:
Asin ehn the matter just tire man pikin. My customer baby wey him carry come shop today no resemble papa,e no no resemble mama, who him come resemble na Watin concern me,na auto parts me I just wan sell oo

If your customer married his wife traditionally then he does not know what he is talking about and is simply making noise.

Under Customary Law in Nigeria, every child born during a marriage is presumed to belong to the man. So, as long as that marriage is in continuance, every child born belongs to the man. Now, if the man does not wish to father a bastard and all that, then he should altogether avoid customary Law unions. Otherwise, he is not a victim but one who accepted a marriage agreement that allows him polygamy while at the same time allowing the woman to bring into the marriage even children fathered by other men.

brightovio007:
Sure, what is the way forward?

Under Customary Law in Nigeria, every child born during a marriage is presumed to belong to the man. So, as long as that marriage is in continuance, every child born belongs to the man. Now, if the man does not wish to father a bastard and all that, then he should altogether avoid customary Law unions. Otherwise, he is not a victim but one who accepted a marriage agreement that allows him polygamy while at the same time allowing the woman to bring into the marriage even children fathered by other men.

If you don't like paternity fraud, don't do traditional marriage at all. Simple!

Basicend:
It's a serious issue in Nigeria. . I know what am saying.

Under Customary Law in Nigeria, every child born during a marriage is presumed to belong to the man. So, as long as that marriage is in continuance, every child born belongs to the man. Now, if the man does not wish to father a bastard and all that, then he should altogether avoid customary Law unions. Otherwise, he is not a victim but one who accepted a marriage agreement that allows him polygamy while at the same time allowing the woman to bring into the marriage even children fathered by other men.

So the issue isn't a serious one at all. Only people complaining do so majorly as a result of ignorance of the facts.

kollog:
DNA should be made mandatory for every new baby born or babies btw d age of 1 to 5yrs.

Under Customary Law in Nigeria, every child born during a marriage is presumed to belong to the man. So, as long as that marriage is in continuance, every child born belongs to the man. Now, if the man does not wish to father a bastard and all that, then he should altogether avoid customary Law unions. Otherwise, he is not a victim but one who accepted a marriage agreement that allows him polygamy while at the same time allowing the woman to bring into the marriage even children fathered by other men.

vizkiz:
Been seeing comments all over the Internet as regards "if a man should go for DNA" Hell yeah! He should but you should do it without your wife's knowledge. You can use your child's toothbrush or hair comb to run DNA samples. Your wife need not to know except if the results comes out negative then you know you got married to a cock sucking HOE. “the child looks like your grandfather" na scam my bro

Under Customary Law in Nigeria, every child born during a marriage is presumed to belong to the man. So, as long as that marriage is in continuance, every child born belongs to the man. Now, if the man does not wish to father a bastard and all that, then he should altogether avoid customary Law unions. Otherwise, he is not a victim but one who accepted a marriage agreement that allows him polygamy while at the same time allowing the woman to bring into the marriage even children fathered by other men.

Stevenson20:
The fraud is too much from both genders. Don't blame ladies alone, men cheats too. It's vice versa

You dey mind them!

immortalcrown:
When will paternity fraud be criminalized? Paternity fraud is as bad as or even worse than rape. Meanwhile, does not see posts like this.

Criminalized for what reason or purpose? Your ancestors saw good reason to allow men polygamy while allowing women free range guarantee as far as the paternity of any child born within the same marriage. Yes, Customary marriage laws allow for both in marriage so you cannot hold on to it while at the same claiming to be a victim of that which it allows.

Dogalmighty17:
Imagine this embarrassing rubbish. How did we get here as a country? Nigeria is the second highest country dealing with paternity fraud. What is the Senate and House of Representatives doing?
Why are the same churches that make HIV and pregnancy tests compulsory before the wedding not demanding for DNA testing before child dedication? This fraud has to be stopped! It is in the front page already. But here is the link. https://www.nairaland.com/8040731/nigeria-2nd-highest-rate-paternity

Customary Marriage Laws in Nigeria insist that every child born into a marriage belongs to the man. Yes, those very same traditional marriage laws that allow a man to have as many wives as he pleases equally presume that every child born into that marriage by the man's wives belongs to the man. To contest the paternity of any child, the man would need to exit that marriage to even attempt such. Under Customary Marriage Law, there is no such thing as paternity fraud, and so men who pretend to be victims of such, all while married under the same, do so in ignorance.

Paternity fraud can only be claimed by those married under the marriage act/statutory marriage in Nigeria. The Nigerian government does not stop those married under statutory laws from suing as it is in their right to do so.

phorget:
■ So you just concluded I have misquoted the verses? Then quote it rightly let me see what you've got.

Your very own conclusion speaks to this.

phorget:
For he says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.”
Our righteousness is like a filthy rag in Gods present so there's nothing we can do without Gods mercy.
The greatest religion is your service to humanity, the good you do to your fellow human will speak for you even if there's any afterlife.

phorget:
■ Wehdone Mr pastor, if all existing churches were to understand the bible the same way then there wouldnt have been any reason for the multiple churches in the world. Your understanding of your so call verses doesn't make it the final authority.

I am not one of your religious pastors who are notorious for doing exactly what you just did there. There is no such thing as an individual understanding of verses. Human language rules make this clear.

Biglittlelois:
■ Lol that's the point though

Yes, but under customary law, he cannot contest the paternity of the kids until after the marriage has been dissolved is what. EVen then, no point. So long as he is customarily married, he cannot claim to be a victim of paternity fraud, and so those who throw the term around in such cases do so in ignorance.

phorget:
■ For he says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.”
Our righteousness is like a filthy rag in Gods present so there's nothing we can do without Gods mercy.
The greatest religion is your service to humanity, the good you do to your fellow human will speak for you even if there's any afterlife.

Stop quoting verses out of context like a mentally disconnected individual abeg!