Pastor Odumeje Says DNA Paternity Tests Violate Igbo Culture

In a recent social media post, controversial cleric Pastor Odumeje urged Nigerians to reject DNA paternity tests. He argued that, in Igbo tradition, any child born within a marriage should automatically be accepted as the husband’s. The pastor also questioned the reliability of local laboratories, claiming their results cannot be fully trusted. His remarks have sparked a heated debate online, with many Nigerians weighing tradition against modern science.

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