An explosive twist has emerged on Nhyira FM’s Obra Show after DNA test results confirmed that Emmanuel Ampomah was not the biological father of a child he has cared for over the years.
The shocking revelation has pushed the already controversial paternity dispute into a new phase, with Emmanuel now demanding GH¢250,000 in compensation from his ex-wife, Emelia Nimo. He claims he was deceived into believing the child was his while enduring years of humiliation, emotional pain and public embarrassment.
The case first gained public attention after Emelia appeared on Obra Show and revealed that after ten years of marriage without a child, medical reports had allegedly confirmed that Emmanuel was unable to impregnate a woman.
According to her, the frustration and pressure to have a child eventually pushed her into another relationship, which led to the birth of the child at the centre of the dispute.
Emelia admitted during the earlier broadcast that she informed Emmanuel about the child’s paternity a year after giving birth, claiming he pleaded with her to keep the matter secret because he was aware of his medical condition.
She also alleged that the child’s biological father later accepted responsibility and began supporting the child, but tensions escalated after the collapse of her marriage.
At the time, Emmanuel reportedly rejected calls for a DNA test and insisted the child belonged to him. However, following mounting public pressure and continued controversy surrounding the case, a DNA test was eventually conducted, confirming that he is not the biological father.
Speaking on the latest development on the Obra Show, a visibly emotional Emmanuel said the results had completely shattered him.
“I accepted the child wholeheartedly and took responsibility as a father for ten years. Meanwhile, she kept insulting and embarrassing me publicly, even telling people I was impotent. Now the DNA results prove everything she said in anger was true,” he lamented.
According to him, the pain goes beyond the financial burden of raising the child. He stressed that the emotional trauma and public disgrace he suffered cannot be ignored.
“I have suffered emotionally and psychologically. The whole world has followed this issue, and now everyone knows I was deceived. That is why I am demanding GH¢250,000,” he added.
During the programme, host Ohemaa Benewaa asked Emelia to apologise to Emmanuel for the pain she had caused him over the years, particularly for repeatedly insulting and provoking him even before the DNA results were released.
“What this man has gone through is painful. Regardless of everything, he stood by the child and played the role of a father. You hurt him deeply, and you need to apologise sincerely,” said the host.
Emelia, who appeared remorseful during parts of the discussion, admitted that she made hurtful statements in moments of anger but maintained that she also suffered in the relationship.
However, the controversy took another dramatic turn after the man alleged to be the biological father reportedly refused to appear on the programme or speak directly on the matter.
Instead, his sister spoke on his behalf during a phone interview, insisting that their family would not accept responsibility without an independent DNA test.
“My brother is happily married, and we do not want confusion in his marriage. Besides, there are other men also claiming ownership of the child, so another DNA test must be conducted before anyone points fingers,” she stated.
The latest development has sparked intense public debate, with many listeners sympathising with Emmanuel, while others have called for caution and fairness until all issues surrounding the child’s paternity are conclusively resolved.
One contributor on the programme summed up the emotions surrounding the case: “A child’s identity is not something to gamble with. The pain this man is going through today could have been avoided if the truth had been told from the beginning.”
