SENYO ADJABENG V. ERNESTINA MENSAH

DECISION

INTRODUCTION

The Complainant lodged this complaint at the Commission on 12th March, 2008 against the Respondent. In his complaint, the Complainant alleged that the Respondent named him as the father of her daughter. According to the Complainant he is not the father of the Respondent's daughter and so requested the Commission to assist him to conduct a DNA test to ascertain this fact.

FACTS

The Complainant stated that he was in a relationship with the Respondent but broke up with her. He continued that after the break up the Respondent informed him she was pregnant. According to the Complainant, even though he knew he was not responsible for the pregnancy, he maintained the Respondent until she delivered. The Complainant further indicated that he would like a DNA test to be conducted to determine if he was the father of the child.

Upon receipt of this complaint, the Commission invited the parties for mediation. At this meeting the Complainant's request was laid before the Responden…