Ondo Court Bars Man From Sleeping At Ex-Wife’s Family House

An Akure Magistrate’s Court has issued a restraining order against a man, Mr. Ademola Adesina, barring him from loitering or passing the night at the family residence of his estranged wife, Mrs Iyabo Omoleye.

The order came after Omoleye approached the court, alleging that her husband had failed in his responsibilities towards their children and had been abusive throughout their marriage.

She disclosed that Adesina deserted the family for over six months and only returned to forcefully lay claim to the children, despite his prolonged absence and lack of support.

According to her, the respondent had consistently refused to cater for the children, allegedly claiming he derived no personal gain from doing so.

She further accused him of resurfacing only to harass her and loiter around her family home, where she currently resides with the children.

In his defence, Adesina painted a different picture, telling the court that peace once reigned in their home until he was incarcerated.

Upon regaining his freedom, he claimed to have found his wife three months pregnant, an alleged pregnancy she later terminated, raising suspicions of infidelity during his time in custody.

He further alleged that his wife mocked his sexual performance, comparing him unfavourably with her supposed lovers.

Adesina claimed he was now homeless and unemployed, adding that his wife had taken over their apartment’s rent and subsequently evicted him.

The man lamented that he had since been left with no alternative but to sleep at the doorstep of his wife’s family house.

He also claimed that his children had been brainwashed and now barely recognised him as their father.

Ruling on the matter, Hon. Justice A.E Akeredolu advised Adesina to focus on rebuilding his life and securing a source of livelihood, rather than returning to the wife’s family house premises.

“The respondent is hereby restrained from going to sleep in the wife’s family house premises,” the court ruled.

“The issue of access to and maintenance of the children will be decided on the next adjournment date.

Despite the clear directive, Adesina maintained that he had nowhere else to go and would remain at the location.

In response, the court warned that any defiance of the order would attract severe consequences.

The case was adjourned till July 1 for further hearing.