Politics
MP plans compulsory paternity testing bill for Ghana births
The News
Yakubu Mohammed, MP for Ahafo Ano South East, intends to introduce a Private Member's Bill requiring paternity tests for every child born in Ghana, citing aims to enhance trust between partners, reduce relationship doubts, ensure paternal responsibility, and protect children's rights.
Why it matters
A new bill proposal for compulsory paternity testing raises significant questions about personal liberty and reproductive rights in Ghana.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →