'I 100% support paternity DNA tests' - Dzifa Tega

Deputy National Women’s Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dzifa Tegah, has thrown her full support behind calls for mandatory paternity DNA testing.

She said the measure would help address the growing incidence of paternity fraud.

Speaking to the media on May 8, 2026, Dzifa Tegah stated that she supports men just as much as women and believes that any man who has doubts about the paternity of a child should be encouraged to conduct a DNA test.

“I believe that if you have a question about the paternity of your child, you should have it done,” she said.

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According to her, the increasing number of paternity fraud cases makes it necessary for families to seek certainty from the beginning.

“I’m a woman who supports men as much as men also support women. The rate at which we’re experiencing paternity fraud these days is alarming,” she said.

Dzifa Tegah argued that people often conceal important truths, making DNA testing a practical solution.

“Our heads are not like pawpaws that can be split open to reveal what is inside, so you cannot know what someone is hiding. If you are going to take care of someone else’s child, you should know from the beginning,” she remarked.

She further suggested that paternity testing should ideally be conducted immediately after birth to give both parents peace of mind.

“I support it, but I don’t know why some women do not support it. I would wish that right from birth, we conduct the test so that everyone can be at peace,” she said.

The NDC women’s organiser also urged women who know that a child may not belong to their partners to disclose the truth early to avoid emotional and financial hardship.

“If you have something to tell your spouse, that perhaps the child is not his, you should tell him early so that he does not suffer by taking care of someone else’s child,” she added.

“I support paternity DNA tests 100%. I don’t know why women don’t support it. The rate at which paternity fraud is occurring is alarming.”

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