He impregnated 18-yr-old member of his congregation — Wife
A man, Akorede, has filed for divorce from his wife, Damilola, at the Grade A Customary Court sitting in Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, citing incessant quarrels, domestic violence, and threats to his life as reasons for seeking the dissolution of their marriage.
Akorede said his wife denied him peace of mind and made his life unbearable and alleged that Damilola was always confrontational and frequently engaged him in fights whenever disagreements arose.
According to the plaintiff, his wife often threatened him with a knife during arguments.
He further alleged that on one occasion, Damilola brandished a cutlass at him inside their church in the presence of co-pastors and the entire congregation, causing him public embarrassment.
Akorede also accused his wife of being financially irresponsible and wasteful.
He stated that she was a glutton and that she consumed unusually large portions of food and regularly served herself the biggest pieces of meat during meals.
In addition to seeking the dissolution of the marriage, Akorede asked the court to grant him custody of their children, arguing that his wife lacked the virtues required to raise them.
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He also requested an order restraining Damilola from harassing, threatening, or interfering with his privacy.
But Damilola denied all the allegations leveled against her and told the court she regretted marrying Akorede.
She, however, agreed that the marriage should be dissolved.
Damilola explained that she had believed he would be faithful and committed because he is a minister of God.
She further alleged that she was devastated after discovering that her husband had impregnated an 18-year-old member of his congregation.
The defendant opposed her husband’s request for custody of the children and urged the court to grant her custody instead.
She also appealed to the court to compel Akorede to take full responsibility for the children’s welfare, including their feeding, education, and health care.
The president of the court, Mrs O.E Owoseni, giving her judgment, stated that their was no marriage to be dissolved because no customary marriage held between the two and the bride price was not paid.
According to her, they were merely co-habiting.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
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