Man Tells Court, "My Wife Is Making My Life Miserable"

Abiodun Akinyemi, a man seeking a divorce, has asked an Ibadan Mapo Grade "A" Customary Court to annul his 18-year marriage to his estranged wife, Christina, since she is dissatisfied.

Akinyemi, a resident of Olodo, testified in court, saying, "I was forced to take refuge in my church when I could no longer bear the misery."

"My lord, life was not easy for me in the past 18 years since I got married to Christiana. In fact, she regularly comes to my place of work to cause mayhem and harass me.

"To avoid bloodshed, I left home to stay in the church but Christiana did not stop coming to disturb and fight me.

"Worst still, Christiana is making every attempt to kill me and I'm no more interested in her.

"Please, grant me custody of my four children and order her out of my house," Akinyemi begged the court.

Christiana's response was that her husband was blatantly reckless.

The defendant, who is a caterer said: "My husband told me that his pastor informed him that I've been the cause of his miseries and problems.

"Besides, he hasn't been paying the children's school fees. Furthermore, I went to Akinyemi's office because he was unreachable for long and the children needed something."

The court's president, Mrs. S.M. Akintayo, advised the plaintiff and the respondent to maintain peace and order as she continued the case till Aug. 3 for judgment after hearing the couple's testimony.