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Several high-profile cases have been reported, including a man who found out that the three children he called his own were not biologically his after a vasectomy.
Nigerians have been campaigning for DNA tests as a means to combat paternity fraud. Smart DNA, a diagnostic centre in Lagos, revealed that one in four men tested were not the biological father of their children, ranking Nigeria as the second largest country with paternity fraud. Several high-profile cases have been reported, including a man who found out that the three children he called his own were not biologically his after a vasectomy. So, if Nigerians lead a bullish campaign for DNA tests to check for paternity fraud, it is necessary.
Last year, a 44-year-old man from Osun State, said his wife, whom he married in 2007, brought another man’s four children for him to father.
After his wife’s death in May, another man revealed in a Facebook anonymous post on NGL how he found out that the two kids who called him father were not his.
In another string of posts on that anonymous thread, another Facebook user, who claimed to be living in the United Kingdom, said he only found out that his three kids were not his at the embassy when he wanted to move his family to the UK.
Popular comedian and talk show host, Chinedu Ani, aka Nedu, found out in 2019 that a son he fathered for years was not his after he had a DNA test done.
In February 2021, social media was abuzz when a judge of the Delta State High Court named Anthony Okorodas revealed that he was not the biological father of three children from his former marriage. Despite his position as a judge, justice was still necessary. This is to say nothing is spared to fall victim to paternity fraud.
DNA is a vital tool for determining biological relationships, and here are five reasons why it is essential:
1. DNA determines our genetic code, which influences our physical characteristics and susceptibility to illness.
2. DNA tells the story of our evolution and the journey that shaped the diversity of life on our planet.
3. DNA is used in medicine for the diagnosis and treatment of hereditary diseases.
4. DNA can provide forensic evidence in the pursuit of justice.
5. DNA can be used to monitor ecosystems, providing insight into the delicate balance of life on our planet.
In the vast and complex web of life, DNA stands out as a shining thread that unites us all. It is the essence of life that runs through every strand. Let us take a moment to appreciate its beauty and acknowledge its significance. May we embark on a journey of discovery guided by its timeless wisdom. For it is through the intricate dance of molecules that we find the poetry of existence, and in the whispers of DNA that we hear the echoes of eternity.
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Enoch Oyedibu
I am a writer and investigative journalist who specialises in literary criticism and underrepresented narratives. Among other publications, I have been featured in Business Day Nigeria, TheICIR, Platform Times and Daily Nigerian. Right now, I work as a full-time staff writer for Unconventional Magazine.
