A man identified as Jameed has sued his wife, Tawakalitu, at the Grade A Customary Court in Mapo, Ibadan, seeking divorce and child custody over allegations of infidelity, violence, neglect and telling their teenage daughter she was “ripe enough” to sleep with men.
A man, Jameed, has dragged his wife, Tawakalitu, before Grade A Customary Court, sitting in Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, seeking the dissolution of their marriage over allegations of infidelity, physical assault, violence, neglect and destructive behaviour.
Tribune reports that the plaintiff alleged that his wife had no regard for him and habitually left their home without his consent, sometimes staying away for as long as a week without disclosing her whereabouts.
Jameed further claimed that Tawakalitu engaged in extramarital affairs, openly speaking with her alleged lovers on the phone in his presence, while living an extravagant lifestyle and neglecting responsibilities at home, including once spending their children’s school fees on frivolous expenses.
He alleged she left their home dirty and untidy and was a poor cook, claiming that despite giving her N60,000 monthly for food, she prepared only one meal a day, leaving him and their children hungry on several occasions. He said he once found their children washing plates at a canteen after their mother took them there to work.
Jameed also alleged that Tawakalitu told their 15-year-old daughter she was “ripe enough” to start sleeping with men, a conversation the girl reportedly disclosed to him.
He further accused his wife of repeatedly assaulting him, alleging she once struck him in the face with the heel of her shoe, leaving him with a permanent scar. He said after he sent her out of their home and remarried, she continued visiting his house and office to attack him and vandalise his belongings.
“I married my wife under native law and custom and paid N5,000 as her bride price. My marriage failed because she is irresponsible and lacks virtues,” Jameed told the court.
He urged the court to dissolve the marriage, grant him custody of their children, and restrain the defendant from threatening him or interfering with his privacy.
Tawakalitu was absent from court despite reportedly being served summons, and the court president, Mrs S.M. Akintayo, adjourned the case.
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