“Any Child Born in Marriage Is Yours” — Odumeje Rejects DNA Tests, Sparks Debate

Onitsha-based preacher Chukwuemeka Odumeje has urged husbands to avoid DNA testing, calling it contrary to Igbo customs. He argued that any child born within a marriage belongs to the husband if no one else lays claim. His sermon has divided opinion online. Supporters praise the focus on trust and cultural values, while critics insist DNA tests are vital for paternity truth. The debate underscores tensions between tradition, modern science, and family accountability.

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