DNA testing has been conducted at two reputable medical facilities in Sierra Leone — Ramsy Medical Labs and ECOMED Medical Center — to determine the paternity of a six-month-old child in a High Court case involving Edwina Jamiru and Justice Momoh Jah Stevens.
The testing was ordered by the High Court on October 6, 2025, to establish whether Justice Stevens is the biological father of the child. All parties participated voluntarily, and the process was carried out under strict safeguards to protect the child’s well-being and maintain the integrity of the evidence.
The procedure began at 10:45 a.m. at Ramsy Medical Labs, where the mother and child arrived for sample collection. Using non-invasive buccal (cheek) swabs, certified technicians completed the process in approximately 45 minutes, including the signing of informed consent forms.
The plaintiff, the mother, and authorized medical personnel followed rigorous chain-of-custody protocols, including identity verification and tamper-evident sealing of samples. All collected samples were securely transported via DHL under witness supervision.
A second test was conducted later the same day at ECOMED Medical Center, following the same procedures and timeframe (40–45 minutes) to ensure consistency and reliability.
Court oversight was provided by the Master and Registrar of the High Court, with additional observation from representatives of:
• Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs
• Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone
• Legal Access through Women Yearning for Equal Rights and Social Justice (L.A.W.Y.E.R.S.) (@L_A_W_Y_E_R_S_)
• Institute of Legal Research and Advocacy for Justice (ILRAJ) (@ILRAJ2)
Family members and legal counsel for the plaintiff were also present, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the process.
The non-invasive DNA sampling minimized any discomfort for the child, while the mother’s presence provided reassurance.
The DNA results, expected within 2–3 weeks, will formally be presented in court on November 27, 2025, to determine the biological relationship between the plaintiff and the minor.
