Court dissolves 9-year-old marriage over frequent fighting

An Ojo Customary Court in Lagos on Tuesday dissolved a 9-year-old marriage between Adewale Adeniran and his wife, Zainab over frequent fighting and threat to life.

The President of the court, Mrs Veronica Willoughby, gave the dissolution order in a judgment delivered in a petition filed by Zainab on Aug.17, 2015.


``This petition borders on frequent fighting, threat to life, lack of care, stubbornness, among other allegations leveled against the respondent.

``The petitioner accused her husband of frequently beating her up, not caring for her welfare and that of her only son and not giving her a listening ear because of his stubbornness.

``The petitioner also said she could no longer bear the agony she was passing through because there was no longer love existing in the marriage.

``The court has taken steps to settle the dispute considering the future of the only child, but failed.

``It is obvious that the marriage is already broken down and it is hereby dissolved with immediate effect.
``The petitioner should take custody of the boy, including the welfare, medicals and education of the child.

``Both parties must maintain peace within 12 months of this judgment,’’ she held.
Willoughby said any party that was not pleased with the aspect of the judgment should appeal to a superior court.