Report: Over 40% of DNA Tests in Ghana Exclude Alleged Fathers

Accra — A recent study by the Blueprint DNA Organisation has revealed that more than 40 percent of paternity tests conducted in Ghana in 2025 excluded the men tested as biological fathers.

According to the report, approximately 42.3 percent of the cases returned negative results, indicating that the alleged fathers were not biologically related to the children involved.

The study further noted that a majority of the tests were conducted for personal reasons rather than legal purposes, reflecting a growing trend of individuals seeking clarity on paternity.

It also highlighted that most of the children involved in the tests were under the age of six, suggesting that many cases are being investigated at an early stage.

The findings have sparked conversations around family relationships, trust, and the increasing reliance on scientific testing in resolving paternity-related issues.

Experts have, however, cautioned that the data represents only a segment of the population—specifically individuals who opted for testing—and should not be generalised to the broader public.