Popular Nigerian socialite, Cubana Chief Priest, has taken legal action against his alleged Kenyan baby mama, Helen Atti, as tensions continue to rise over an ongoing paternity battle.
The lawsuit, reportedly filed in Kenya, follows Helen’s demand for a DNA test to confirm whether Cubana Chief Priest, whose real name is Pascal Okechukwu, is the biological father of her child.
Details of the legal move were made public by a representative of the DPA Family Law Clinic via a lengthy Facebook post on Tuesday.
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The post, titled “Understanding Legal Reasoning: The Importance of Presumptions,” explored the legal principles surrounding custody and paternity claims, using the case between Helen and Cubana Chief Priest as a key example.
“I frequently encounter individuals who struggle with concepts of law, particularly when it comes to discussing custody and paternity issues. To make sense of legal principles, it’s essential to understand the role of legal proof, which consists of two key components: facts and rules. Rules apply based on specific facts, and while it may be easy to grasp the rules, establishing the facts can be more challenging,” the post began.
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The representative explained that legal presumptions, such as the standard duration of human pregnancy, help shape courtroom reasoning.
“Take, for example, a well-known rule: you cannot have sex with someone without their consent, a principle that underpins the crime of rape. But how do we ascertain the fact — whether consent was given? The answer lies in applying legal standards of proving facts.
“In legal contexts, proving facts is governed by the rules of evidence. Not every fact needs to be proven; some are considered established through legal presumptions. For instance, the law presumes that a human pregnancy lasts nine months. So, if a woman gives birth today, we can typically presume she conceived in September of the previous year. It would be unnecessary to call witnesses to prove that.”
The post continued by stressing that while presumptions can be challenged, the burden lies with the accused to disprove them.
“Not all presumptions are equal. Some can be rebutted, meaning they can be challenged. Importantly, when a presumption exists, it typically falls on the accused to rebut it. For example, if a woman claims a man is the father of her child, the law starts with a presumption in her favor. The man has the opportunity to disprove this through evidence, such as a DNA test.”
Focusing on the current situation involving Cubana Chief Priest and Helen, the representative added: “Let’s think critically about cases like Helen and Cubana Chief Priest. Concerns around what happens if a paternity test yields a false result often stem from dangerous assumptions, such as the belief that women can’t identify who fathered their child. Most women can accurately determine this information, especially knowing that pregnancy only occurs during a specific window in the month.
“Another flawed assumption is that women intentionally mislead men about paternity. While cases do exist where this happens, they are rare. Most modern women recognize that a paternity test could be done at any point, and they wouldn’t risk harming their child’s future by making false claims.”
According to the statement, after evaluating the available information, the organization believes that Cubana Chief Priest is likely the father of the child in question.
“In investigating the situation between Helen and Pascal, we concluded that Cubana Chief Priest (CCP) is likely the father. Despite being presented with this perspective, he has refused to submit to a paternity test. His lawsuit in Kenya isn’t about establishing paternity; rather, he wants the court to prevent Helen from calling him the father. Notably, in a previous interview, he claimed he had never met Helen, yet he didn’t make this statement in his current lawsuit. Instead, he focuses on stopping her from claiming he is the father. Regardless, this legal action could benefit Helen by leading to a court-ordered paternity test.”
The post concluded with a call to discard harmful stereotypes and recognize women as credible individuals.
“Let’s work to broaden our thinking and eliminate prejudices against women. Women are intelligent individuals deserving of respect. Furthermore, understanding and respecting the law’s presumptions is crucial for navigating the legal system effectively.”
Meanwhile, the lawsuit includes an interim injunction restraining Helen and her associates from publishing or sharing any content deemed defamatory toward Cubana Chief Priest.
