A viral video circulating on social media has captured widespread attention after Rev. Fr. Thomas Onabe made controversial remarks about paternity and family identity, sparking intense online discussions and mixed reactions among viewers.
In the video, the Catholic priest is seen addressing a congregation while making strong claims about fatherhood certainty.
He suggested that some individuals may unknowingly be calling men their fathers, while their biological origins remain undisclosed by their mothers.
Claims on paternity certainty
Rev. Fr. Thomas Onabe stated that only a mother can truly know the biological father of a child.
He implied that in some cases, this information may be kept secret for a long time, leaving individuals unaware of their true paternity.
He further suggested that some people grow up identifying and respecting a man as their father without biological confirmation.
According to him, this uncertainty can persist throughout a lifetime if the truth is never revealed.
Message on hidden family truths
In the viral clip, the priest emphasized that some mothers may choose not to disclose full details about a child’s biological father.
He noted that this information might only come out later in life, or potentially never be revealed at all.
His remarks were framed around the idea that family identity can sometimes be more complex than assumed, depending on what is known or withheld within the household.
Watch the video here…
“That man you are calling your father may not even be your real father. Only your mother truly knows your biological father. You’re just fooling yourself” — Rev. Fr. Thomas Onabe pic.twitter.com/iJNjgRiZV4
— Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) April 21, 2026
