A man Ghanaian man has been found dead days after he allegedly learnt that the four children he had been raising with his wife were not his biological offspring, sparking grief and debate among social media users.
Details indicate that the late Benjamin Offei who lived in Denmark had been married for nine years, following a decade-long relationship with his wife.
DNA results broke Offei’s heart According to a Facebook post by a user identified as Bmm Swerdna, Offei contacted him shortly before his death.
The friend said Offei broke down during the call as he tried to process the revelation. News of Offei’s death, which the post claimed occurred at his home in Copenhagen, spread rapidly on social media.
Social media reactions It drew an outpouring of condolences alongside differing opinions on trust, marriage and the emotional toll of paternity disputes. Kuburah Diamonds: “I am a woman and I love to fight for women’s right and speak against it when women are at a disadvantage, but giving a child or children who don’t belong to a man under clear lies and manipulation is wrong.” Nanayaw Anderson “I always say, let God chose your wife for you. Don’t fall for lies, pretence, and looks all in the name of love. Choose eternity, not temporal feelings, even if it’s gonna take you forever to wait.”
Social media reactions It drew an outpouring of condolences alongside differing opinions on trust, marriage and the emotional toll of paternity disputes. Kuburah Diamonds: “I am a woman and I love to fight for women’s right and speak against it when women are at a disadvantage, but giving a child or children who don’t belong to a man under clear lies and manipulation is wrong.” Nanayaw Anderson “I always say, let God chose your wife for you. Don’t fall for lies, pretence, and looks all in the name of love. Choose eternity, not temporal feelings, even if it’s gonna take you forever to wait.”
Ebu Ka “I’ve always maintained that once my partner gives birth, I’m carrying out DNA test immediately. I don’t care how she will feel, no I don’t. It’s for the best.”
Lorna Ganes “Heartbreaking! How do those children feel? Sorry for the pain your friend is going through. That woman got some serious karma coming her way.”
Authorities have not issued an official statement, and it remains unclear whether Offei was living with his wife at the time or what prompted the DNA test. His demise left many questions unanswered as friends and members of the diaspora community mourn his passing. James shocked over DNA test results In an almost similar case, a man identified as James was confused after DNA test results showed all his children belonged to his wife’s baby daddy. After 14 years of marriage and sacrifice, James was compelled to do the test on the three children he had been raising. The shocking revelation came after he confronted his wife, who admitted the children belonged to her former lover.
Source: Tuko.co.ke