A woman from Adumang in Ghana’s Ashanti Region has made an emotional appeal to her husband for forgiveness after confessing that two of the three children he has raised during their 14-year marriage are allegedly not biologically his.
Abena Ampomaa made the revelation during an appearance on Oyerepa Afutuo, a programme on Oyerepa TV that addresses marital and domestic disputes, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
According to Oyerepa’s report, Abena admitted having relationships with two other men that resulted in pregnancies. Her husband, Shaibu Mohammed, popularly known as Chief, reportedly reacted angrily after learning that the paternity of two children he had helped raise for years was in question.
The dispute has since escalated, with allegations of threats against members of Abena’s family, demands for DNA tests and a proposed claim for compensation over the cost of raising the children.
Here are seven important details from the reported family dispute.
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1. Woman Publicly Apologises to Her Husband
During the programme, Abena appealed directly to Chief, acknowledging that she had wronged him and asking him to forgive her.
“I came here this afternoon to beg my husband, Shaibu Mohammed, to forgive me my sins,” she said.
She explained that she had kept the information about the children’s alleged biological fathers secret for years because she feared how her husband would react.
According to Abena, she eventually found it increasingly difficult to continue concealing the truth and decided to disclose it despite her fear.
She said that after she confessed, Chief asked why she had not told him earlier. She reportedly explained that she had been afraid to reveal the information.
Her appeal became one of the central moments of the programme as the couple’s disagreement moved into the public domain.
2. She Says Two Children Were Fathered by Other Men
Abena reportedly disclosed that the two children whose paternity is being questioned are aged 14 and 11.
She said one pregnancy occurred before her marriage to Chief, although she only discovered that she was pregnant after their wedding.
She also admitted to another relationship with a different man after experiencing marital misunderstandings and allegedly struggling to receive financial support from her husband.
Her account suggests that the couple continued their marriage for years without Chief being aware of the alleged circumstances surrounding the two pregnancies.
However, the reports do not provide independently verified DNA test results. The children’s biological paternity therefore remains a matter to be established through appropriate testing rather than assumption.
3. Husband Allegedly Threatens to Stop Supporting the Children
Abena claimed that Chief threatened to withdraw financial support from the children following her confession.
According to her, he argued that he had spent approximately 12 years caring for them and would now stop providing for them for an equivalent period.
“My husband told me that he had taken care of the children for 12 years, so he would no longer provide for them for the next 12 years. He said I should also suffer by taking care of them myself,” she alleged.
She further claimed that her husband would not allow other people, including the men she identified as the children’s biological fathers, to offer financial assistance.
These statements have been reported as Abena’s allegations. The programme reports do not establish whether Chief has taken any formal legal steps concerning the children’s care or financial support.
4. Abena Links Her Father’s Death to Alleged Threats
The dispute took a more serious turn when Abena spoke about her late father, identified as Mr Nyame.
She alleged that Chief had threatened to make her father fall ill. According to her, her father subsequently became ill and died approximately two weeks before her appearance on the programme.
Abena said she believed the events were connected, but no independent evidence was presented to establish that Chief caused or contributed to her father’s illness or death.
“He said he wouldn’t allow anybody to help me and if any of the men I have children with comes into my life, he will kill him. He also said he would make my father fall sick. My father subsequently fell sick and died about two weeks ago. I know I have wronged him and I am sorry,” she said.
The allegation is serious, but a reported threat and a subsequent death do not, on their own, establish causation or criminal responsibility.
5. Chief Accuses His Late Father-in-Law of Concealing the Truth
When contacted by telephone during the programme, Chief reportedly expressed anger and accused his late father-in-law of knowing about the children’s alleged paternity but failing to tell him.
He claimed that Mr Nyame, who was reportedly a leader in the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church, knew that two of the children were not his biological offspring.
Chief also alleged that his father-in-law had changed the name he originally gave to one of the children without his knowledge or consent.
He further accused Abena’s parents of secretly receiving money from the children’s alleged biological fathers while Abena continued living with him.
These claims were made during the broadcast and have not been independently established in the reports reviewed.
6. Husband Demands DNA Tests and Compensation
Chief reportedly insisted that DNA tests must be conducted on all three children, saying he was uncertain whether the youngest child was biologically his.
He also said he intended to calculate the total amount he had spent raising the children and seek compensation before considering a settlement.
“I want DNA tests conducted on all three children. After that, I will calculate all the expenses I have incurred in raising them and demand compensation before agreeing to settle this issue,” he stated.
The demand places the question of biological parentage at the centre of the dispute. However, the reports do not establish whether the proposed tests have been arranged or whether a court has made any ruling concerning compensation.
The legal implications of paternity disputes and financial responsibilities depend on the applicable law and the circumstances of the case.
7. Chief Issues Further Threats Against Abena’s Family
Chief reportedly said he had invoked spiritual curses against his wife’s family and would not withdraw them until his demands were met.
He also made threatening remarks about people who attended his late father-in-law’s burial, suggesting they could face consequences similar to those he attributed to the deceased.
In another reported statement, he warned that members of Abena’s family could die one after another if the dispute remained unresolved, with Abena allegedly being the last.
These remarks are alarming, but they should be understood as reported statements rather than proof that any supernatural harm or future death will occur.
Any credible threat of physical violence should be taken seriously and reported to the appropriate authorities. The safety of everyone involved, particularly the children, should remain a priority.
What Happens Next?
Abena has asked her husband for forgiveness, while Chief has reportedly demanded DNA tests and compensation before considering reconciliation.
The reports do not confirm whether the couple has reached an agreement or whether the proposed DNA tests have been completed.
The dispute also raises important questions about how the children will be protected from the conflict. Whatever the outcome of the paternity issue, they should not be blamed for the actions or decisions of adults.
For now, the case remains a deeply personal family dispute involving broken trust, competing allegations and uncertainty over the future of the marriage.
The key unanswered questions are whether DNA tests will establish the children’s biological parentage, whether the couple can reach a peaceful resolution and how the family will address the reported threats.
