A divorce seeking housewife has approached an Igando Magistrate Court, Lagos State, seeking the dissolution of her 7- year- old marriage over allegations of neglect and irreconcilable differences.
The petitioner, Mrs.Titilayo Aremu, pleaded with the court to end her marriage so that she can have peace of mind.
“My husband is a violent and jealous man. He does not want to see me talk to any man, not even my elder brothers. We have been married for seven years and it has been hell..
“He is always accusing me of having extra marital affairs which he is guilty of. . If I’m receiving a call,, he would abandon everything he is doing in order to know the details of my discussion..
“He would then call the person demanding to know the reason he called me. I have lost many friends due to this.
“I have to take permission from him before I do anything.
“He gave the condition that I must wear the full Muslim regalia which would cover my whole body, but I refused because I am not a practicing Muslim and he doesn’t even go to mosque that much.
“I am a graduate, but he has refused to allow me work claiming that he would be responsible for my upkeep and that of our two children, but I have to cry and beg to get anything from him.
“I can’t continue in this kind of marriage any longer, please end it, “she told the court.
She also asked for custody of her two children aged three years old and five years old.
Ibrahim refuted the allegations. He told the court that his wife was fond of roaming around the neighborhood aimlessly.
“If she tells you she is going to grind pepper, just expect her in three hours time. I have cause to be suspicious of her movements, that is why I monitor her.”
“I still love my wife and I promise to change my ways. I want her to stay for the sake of our children and the love I have for her,” he said.
The court president, Adegboyega Omilola adjourned the case till June 15.