MICHAEL AKINOLA
A 70-year old man, Ahmed Babalola, has filed a suit before the Customary Court, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, seeking for the dissolution of his 30- year old marriage to his wife, Aduke, for mocking him over inability to satisfy her in bed.
P.M.EXPRESS reports that the embittered Babalola told the Court that he was fed up with the relationship with his wife, Aduke.
He alleged her of being troublesome, violent, destructive, fond of causing disaffection in his family and humiliating him by accusing him of non performance in bed.
Babalola stated that Aduke is a nightmare to live with and his 30-year-old marriage had been difficult because of his wife’s uncouth behaviour.
Babalola told the court that Aduke made him a laughingstock before neighbours and relatives by claiming he was incapable in bed.
An embattled Babalola said nothing he ever did pleased Aduke, who was constantly filled with anger and eager to pick a fight.
He added that he now sleeps with one eye open because of his wife’s violent nature as she had torn the clothes he had made for his 70th birthday celebration and also destroyed his birthday cake.
The plaintiff claimed he endured humiliation and threats to his life from his wife, and he could no longer tolerate these any longer.
He therefore, prayed the court to rule that they go their different ways.
The wife, Aduke, consented to the divorce but requested the court to direct her husband to be responsible for their children’s upkeep, highlighting feeding, education, and health care as needing most attention.
Babalola testified, “My wife and I had been married for almost 30 years, a period filled with pain and regret.
I find my wife’s behaviour towards me detestable.”
“Aduke conducts herself in an uncouth manner. She is always rude and quick to pick fights. She never listens to my instructions or takes my advice.”
“During our disagreements, my wife always shouts me down and insists on having her way. My wife never stops humiliating me.
She tells anyone who cares to listen that I am sexually inadequate, which is a lie.
Even at 70 years of age, I remain strong and capable in bed.”
“Aduke is violent and uncontrollable.
She has drawn a knife on me twice during our arguments.
I would have been a dead man by now but for the timely intervention of our neighbours. I reported her to the Police, but she bragged that she would do something worse.”
“I sleep with one of the eyes open because I fear she could stab me to death in my sleep. My wife has become a thorn in the flesh of everyone who interacts with her.
She has succeeded in tearing my family apart by turning one member against the other.”
“Aduke also turned what was meant to be a joyous 70th birthday celebration into a nightmare when she engaged me in a fight.
She tore my newly sown attire, and ruined my cake.”
“My lord, I have endured my wife’s behaviour long enough. I pray this honourable court to dissolve our marriage.
I also request an order preventing her from threatening me or infringing on my privacy.”
The court president, Mrs. S.M. Akintayo, adjourned the case until 6th May, 2026, for defence.