Hellen Atti Rejects Chiefpriest’s DNA Challenge

The long-running paternity dispute involving Nigerian socialite and businessman Paschal Okechukwu and Kenyan businesswoman Hellen Ati has taken a fresh turn, with Atti dismissing Chiefpriest’s call for a live television DNA test and accusing him of previously failing to honour a similar commitment.

The latest exchange followed comments by Chiefpriest during an appearance reacting to discussions on Arise Television, where he again denied having any relationship with Atti and maintained that he is not the father of her child.

The celebrity barman challenged the television station to invite Atti and the child for a live DNA test that would be conducted and broadcast publicly in a bid to settle the controversy once and for all.

However, Atti swiftly responded through a post shared on her Instagram story, arguing that the proposal was not new and questioning Chiefpriest’s sincerity.

According to her, the businessman had made a similar pledge during a live interview hosted by media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu last year but allegedly failed to follow through with the test.

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Atti said she was therefore not persuaded by the latest public challenge and insisted that the issue could only be resolved through an actual DNA examination rather than repeated public statements.

“Pascal, you are saying that I should go and do DNA on a live TV station, yet this is what you said on Ebuka Live last year that you would do the DNA, yet you ran away,” she wrote.

She further stated that she would not abandon her pursuit of what she believes is the truth regarding the child’s paternity.

“You think this one is a joke, Pascal? We will die here together. I will never back down until the DNA is conducted,” she added.

The renewed exchange has once again drawn widespread attention on social media, where the dispute has remained a topic of discussion for several months.

Chiefpriest has consistently denied Atti’s claims and repeatedly maintained that he has no connection to the child. Atti, on the other hand, has continued to insist that a DNA test is necessary to establish the facts and bring an end to the controversy.

Neither party has indicated whether formal legal steps are being taken to compel a paternity test.

As public debate continues, observers note that the matter remains unresolved, with both sides standing firmly by their positions. For now, the dispute appears set to continue until an agreed DNA test is conducted or another avenue is found to conclusively determine the child’s parentage.