Rashidat Ogunniyi, a 40-year-old Nigerian woman has demanded a divorce from her husband of 12 years on the grounds that he loves his dog more than he loves her.
Speaking at the Igando Customary Court on Thursday, December 9, the woman revealed that her husband is an irresponsible person who is only concerned about the welfare of his dog.
The mother of three said;
“Kazeem is an irresponsible husband and father. He lacks care and love for me and our children. He only cares about the health, happiness and safety of his dog.
He always showers the dog with compliments.”
Going further, the woman alleged that Kazeem is domineering and violent.
“My husband turned me into a punching bag, he beats me at the slightest provocation. There was a day he beat me in public and tore my cloth.” she said
While revealing that she no longer love Kazeem, the woman asked the court to dissolve the marriage, saying
“I live every minute of my life in fear. Save me from the cruel hands of my husband and grant me the custody of our children,” she prayed
Meanwhile, Kazeem was not in court to respond to the allegations.
According to reports, Kazeem had been served hearing notices several times but he did not show up.
The court president, Adeniyi Koledoye, adjourned the case until Jan. 18 for judgment.
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