Grade A Customary Court, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has adjourned until November 24, for further hearing on the divorce suit brought before it by a man, Anjorin, against his wife, Omolabake, whom he accused of irresponsibility, barreness, constant fight and disobedience.
Anjorin stated that their 8-year-old marriage had produced no child because his wife was barren. He also said that Omolabake was in the habit of flouting his orders.
The plaintiff added that the defendant was fond of going out without his consent while she always abandoned her duties in the home.
The plaintiff further said that he regarded the defendant as a heathen since she refused to pray.
Anjorin, therefore, prayed for the dissolution of their wedlock.
Omolabake denied all the allegations brought against her.
She conceded to divorce.
Anjorin, in his evidence, said, “I got married to my wife in 2017, but I did not pay her bride price. “Unfortunately, our 8-year-old union has not produced any child.
“My wife has made our relationship non-interesting to me because of her atrocities.
“Omolabake has refused to be submissive to me. She plans to usurp my position as head of the home.
My wife flouts my instructions at will and would dare that I did my worst.
“She abandoned her duty of keeping the home.
“My wife refused to do the house chores and always left our home unkempt.
“I took up the responsibility of doing the house chores, but my wife remained ungrateful.
“Omolabake took to leaving home without my consent and would return whenever it pleased her.
“The more I showed my displeasure at this, the worse she became.
“She fights me any time I complain of her misbehaviour.
“My wife is a heathen.
She does not observe the prayer hours as it is expected of her as a Muslim.
“My lord, I am not happy in our marriage because Omolabake has refused that I have rest of mind.
“I pray that the court rule that we go our different ways.”
The president of the court, Mrs S.M. Akintayo, adjourned the case.
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