MICHAEL AKINOLA
The 11-year old marriage between a man, Peter Gbodogbe and his estranged wife, Omolola, has collapsed as the husband claimed that they had been living like strangers as such no time for sex as husband and wife.
P.M.EXPRESS reports that the husband, Peter, has filed a divorce suit before the Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, asking for the dissolution of their marriage on the grounds of lack of love and desertion by the latter.
The embittered plaintiff, Peter, also prayed for the custody of their only child, whom he stated the defendant had no cordial relationship with.
In his evidence, an embattled Peter said: “Omolola and I had our traditional wedding in 2012 and I paid a bride price on her. Our marriage is blessed with a child we had in 2013″.
“My lord, my marriage to my wife was not successful because she failed to be a good wife to me. Omolola neglected me and abandoned her duties towards me and our child. She was never there for us. My wife always refused to take corrections. The more I tried to call her attention to her shortcomings, the worse she became.”
“We were therefore, always at loggerheads as a result of her irresponsible acts. Our marriage brought me no comfort, while our home lacked the desired warmth.”
“My wife and I lived daily like strangers. I left for work one faithful day and returned to meet an empty home two years ago.”
“Omolola abandoned her marriage. She deserted her home. My wife cared less about our child. She has failed to develop any cordial relationship with our child since she left us. My lord, my wife does not love me, neither do I love her.”
“She stated that she was no longer interested in our marriage when she was served a Court summon. My lord, I plead with this Honourable Court to end our relationship and grant me custody of our child” he pleaded.
The defendant, Omolara, was absent in Court despite being served Court summons.
The President of the Court, Mrs. S.M Akintayo, adjourned the matter for continuation of hearing.