Sele Media Africa | Society & Gender Headline: “Jail Women Who Give Another Man’s Child to a Different Man” — Gehgeh Sparks Heated Debate with Bold Call to Nigerian Government By Sele Media Africa | September 3, 2025 LAGOS, NIGERIA — Nigerian social commentator and digital personality Gehgeh has ignited a fiery conversation online after urging the Federal Government of Nigeria to pass a law criminalizing paternity fraud, specifically targeting cases where a woman gives a child fathered by one man to another man unknowingly.In his strongly-worded statement, Gehgeh said:> “If any woman gives another man’s child to a different person, she should be jailed. This is deception, emotional damage, and fraud.”According to him, a shocking number of Nigerian men are raising children who are not biologically theirs, often without ever knowing the truth. He emphasized the emotional and financial trauma caused by such actions and said it was time for the government to act.“Men, Start Making Your Presence Known”Gehgeh didn’t stop at paternity issues. He also advised Nigerian fathers to be more directly involved in their children’s lives — not just financially, but emotionally.> “Start making your kids know you do things for them. Many children don’t know their dads are paying their fees or buying things for them because all the money goes through the mother,” he said. “They grow up thinking the father is wicked.”His message quickly went viral across social media platforms, sparking mixed reactions. Some agreed wholeheartedly, calling for mandatory DNA testing at birth, while others accused him of generalizing and stirring gender tension.Public Reactions- “He’s saying the truth. Some women are hiding wickedness under motherhood.”- “This is a sensitive issue, but paternity fraud is real and damaging.”- “Not all mothers do this, but yes, we need legal safeguards.”Is the Government Listening?As of now, there is no specific federal legislation in Nigeria that criminalizes paternity fraud, though it has been a recurring topic of public and legal discourse. Calls for mandatory DNA tests have been proposed in the past but never passed into law.Gehgeh’s comments have reignited those conversations — especially among men’s rights advocates who believe Nigeria needs stronger legal protections for fathers.ConclusionPaternity fraud remains a deeply personal yet publicly significant issue in Nigeria’s social landscape. Gehgeh’s bold call has opened up necessary dialogue, but whether it leads to legislative change remains to be seen.What’s your take? Should paternity fraud be criminalized in Nigeria?Stay updated via www.selemedia.org.

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