Reports suggest that a controversial private member’s bill may soon be introduced in Ghana’s Parliament seeking to criminalize paternity fraud with prison terms for women found to have deliberately misrepresented a child’s biological father.
According to sources circulating the claim, the proposed law would make it a criminal offence for a woman to knowingly attribute a pregnancy to a man who is not the biological father.
In cases where a DNA test after birth returns negative, the alleged legislation could trigger criminal investigation and possible jail time if intent to deceive is proven.
The rumored bill is also said to include a provision for mandatory DNA testing immediately after delivery, a move supporters argue would prevent long-term financial and emotional harm to men. Critics, however, are expected to raise concerns about privacy rights, the welfare of children, and the broader social implications of criminalizing such cases.
At this stage, there is no official confirmation from Parliament or the MP reportedly linked to the proposal. No formal bill has been tabled publicly.
If introduced, the measure would likely ignite a nationwide debate over family law, gender accountability, and the role of DNA testing in determining parental responsibility.
This remains a developing story pending official verification.