LAGOS,Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) –Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Mary Njoku, has voiced her concerns about the misuse of DNA tests by men to evade their responsibilities towards their children.
Taking to her Instagram, Mary shared her thoughts on the ongoing controversy surrounding DNA tests and the implications they have on parental responsibility.
In her statement, Mary emphasized the importance of thoroughness and accuracy in carrying out such tests.
According to Mary, to ensure the validity of DNA test results, it is crucial for the tests to be conducted in multiple hospitals.
She highlighted the fact that misdiagnoses are not uncommon in the medical field, and this probability extends to DNA testing as well.
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In a video she posted, Mary expressed her belief that a responsible and loving father should not hesitate to undergo multiple tests to confirm the parentage of his children.
By doing so, he can ensure that he is not wrongly disowning his biological offspring.
She said: “Oga! Stop avoiding your responsibilities by using the paternity test excuse. Consider seeking second and third opinions. Misdiagnosis is very common. What if you are wrong.”
Mary is married to Jason, a British-Nigerian entrepreneur, film magnate, and African start-up investor.
They got married on August 18th 2012, in Lagos.
The couple is blessed with two children.