The President of Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, Mrs. S.M Akintayo, has adjourned a divorce suit brought before it by a man, Kasali, against his wife Ajoke, on account of irreconcilable differences.
Kasali told the court that he and Ajoke never had a traditional wedding, but she moved into his house shortly after they met.
Kasali added that he refused to pay Ajoke’s bride price because she was not a virgin when he met her.
The plaintiff insisted on divorce, insisting that no meaningful communication ever held between him and his wife.
Kasali stated that he and Ajoke do not understand each other, which is the reason for their frequent fights.
Kasali further stated that Ajoke is currently dating another man, which makes it imperative that their relationship be brought to an end.
Ajoke was not in court, although she was served court summonses.
Kasali, in his evidence, said: “My wife moved into my house shortly after we met.
“We never held any marital rites.
“I refused to pay her bride price when her parents insisted on having it because she is not a virgin.
“My lord, living with my wife is an error.
“We don’t understand each other and hardly agree on any issue.
“We lived like cat and dog; shouting at each other and nagging.
“There is communication breakdown in our relationship.
“I heaved a sigh of relief the day she moved out of my house.
“I came to court to end our marriage. This, I believe, is necessary because she has started dating another man.”