Paternity check is a criminal offence — Rachel Edward

Paternity check also known as DNA tests has become a real divisive issue that has dragged Rachel Edward into the opinion poll. And as a former reality queen, her opinion on the matter couldn’t be any more divisive in the online quagmire.

Rachel Edward, a former participant of Big Brother Naija, has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding DNA tests in Nigeria’s social sphere.

Amidst a surge of calls on social media for mandatory DNA tests due to recent instances of paternity fraud, Rachel has expressed her perspective on the matter.

Taking to her social media platform, Rachel voiced her opinion that requesting a DNA test from a spouse should be deemed a criminal act.

In her statement, the reality star asserted that the mere act of asking for a DNA test signifies a lack of trust within the marital relationship, implying that such doubts should have precluded the marriage from happening in the first place.

She remarked, “Asking your wife for a DNA test should be a criminal offence. If you don’t trust her, why marry her in the first place?”

Rachel’s stance adds to the ongoing discourse regarding trust, fidelity, and marital dynamics in Nigerian society, and for Rachel Edward, her opinion is certain to win her a lot of criticisms on social media as opinion seem divided on the issue of paternity check.