A 41-year-old mother of seven, Rachael Olayiwola, on Tuesday in Lagos had her 21-year-old marriage dissolved on religious grounds.
Rachael had reneged on her promise to convert to her husband’s faith shortly after their marriage, and instead, turned to a prophetess.
The Igando Customary Court’s President, Mr Akin Akinniyi, who ordered the dissolution of the marriage, said the court had no alternative than to dissolve the marriage as efforts by the court and family to reconcile the couple had failed.
“Since the petitioner (Rabiu Olayiwola) insisted on divorce after several interventions, the court is, therefore, left with no option than to grant him his wish and pronounce the union dissolved.
“The court hereby pronounces the marriage between Mr Rabiu Olayiwola and Mrs Rachael Olayiwola dissolved.
“Both of you, henceforth, cease to be husband and wife; you should go your separate ways unmolested,” he said.
He added: “The court wishes both of you well in your new journey…
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