By Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Andreas Kamasah
Published on 2024-01-17 17:08:24
The court case involving the marriage of Ayuba and Jalija has taken an unexpected turn, leaving both parties and court observers in suspense as they await the resolution of this complex marital dispute.
Ayuba had initially approached the court for divorce, alleging that her husband’s extramarital affair had led to a cessation of intimacy in their relationship. During an earlier court session, she emotionally declared, “My Lord, though my husband refused to follow the court order for him to perform his duties as a man, I still love him.”
In response, Jalija presented a different narrative, stating that their living situation had taken a turn for the worse. He explained, “My landlord gave us a quit notice, so she moved out of our home. I told her I wanted us to move from Dakwa because of transportation to my place of work, but she rented her own place and moved out on December 31.”
Highlighting the strain in their relationship, Jalija insisted on his disinterest in continuing the marriage. He asserted, “Since she told the court that I cannot perform my duties as her husband, the court should grant her request for divorce. I do not love her anymore.”
Presiding over the case, Judge Saminu Suleiman took a unique approach, ordering Jalija to take his wife to his residence and provide for her according to his capability. The judge also directed the court police officer to accompany the couple to verify Jalija’s living situation. The case was adjourned until January 26.
As the court prepares to reconvene later this month, the unexpected twist in this longstanding marriage has left both parties and court observers in suspense, eagerly anticipating the resolution of this complex marital dispute.
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