Paternity fraud is a specific type of fraud where a woman or person intentionally misleads another about the paternity of a child. It can involve actions such as concealing the true father's identity, claiming another man as the father, or manipulating DNA tests.

Ghanaians call for a paternity fraud law and its punishments.

This issue of paternity fraud was discussed by “friends of Abena Manokekame ” following a personal experience of a top follower, whose wife lied about the paternity of their child. A DNA test revealed that the child was not his biological son, causing significant emotional distress and financial loss.

The man's story sparked a wide range of reactions among “Abena Manokekame” Facebook followers . Many expressed outrage and disgust at the wife's actions, calling them "bad" and "destroying people's lives."

Paternity Fraud Should Be A Crime and Punishable By Law.

Some suggested that paternity fraud should be considered a crime and punishable by law. Others emphasized the importance of DNA testing and proposed mandatory testing for newborns, regardless of marital status. They argued that this would prevent such instances of deception and ensure that children are raised by their biological parents.

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Others also suggested that men should consider having a fertility test to determine if they are capable of having biological children.

Some comments highlighted the broader societal issue of dishonesty and deceit in relationships. They emphasized the importance of trust and honesty in partnerships and warned against the dangers of keeping secrets.

Additionally, there were concerns about the impact of such actions on the child's well-being and the potential for creating broken homes.

According to Ambless Kwame Frimpong Junior , a follower of Abena Manokekame” Facebook Group, we need new laws and regulations amendment on children and woman in Ghana to punish and prosecute offenders of paternity fraud.

Overall, the comments reflected a strong sense of moral outrage and a desire for justice in cases of paternity fraud. They also highlighted the need for greater awareness and prevention of such harmful actions.