Ekiti State News
Ayebode Ekiti Princess, Idowu Omolayo Divorces Husband Of 39 Years Over Constant Beating
March 28, 2017 – Ayebode Ekiti Princess, Chief Idowu Omolayo Divorces Husband Of 39 Years Over Constant Beating Allegations
Ayebode-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Chief Idowu Omolayo on Tuesday urged a Customary Court sitting in Ikole-Ekiti to dissolve her marriage of 39 years with Chief Olusola Omolayo.
The husband was a member of the Ekiti House of Assembly from 2003 to 2007.
The 60 years old former regent was seeking dissolution on the ground of constant fighting, public disgrace and no proper care of the family by the husband.
According to her, she once attempted to divorce her husband in 2004, but the town chiefs, family members and the court prevailed on her and she withdrew the divorce suit.
She said that she could no longer withstand the beatings from her husband, in spite of the fact that no dowry was paid on her, adding that the association had produced four grown up boys.
The President of the Court, Mrs Yemisi Ojo asked, “what if court makes an order that your husband stops beating you and pays your dowry so that the matter be settled amicably?’’
She insisted that she wanted to separate from her husband before he killed her.
However, the defendant denied all the allegations, saying he was trying his best to take care of his family in his capacity.
“Although my wife sometimes assist me in paying the children’s school fees when I do not have money on me.
“But as a father and husband, I try my best to take care and do my fatherly responsibilities within my capacity,” he said.
Ruling on the matter, the court president said that both parties should produce their witnesses in the next adjourned date.
She added that the plaintiff must come with two of her children, emphasising that the second born must be one of them.
She adjourned the case till May 15, for continuation of hearing.
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Lola O
March 28, 2017 at 10:23 PM
What school fees are they paying after 39 years of marriage? They must be grandparents by now. If the woman wants to divorce her husband, the court cannot force her to be with him. It is very difficult for an older woman in her capacity to file for divorce, due to the stigma it carries in society and the community. She must have suffered a lot in the privacy of her home. No woman should stay in an abusive relationship, unless she is the aggressor. I believe if a woman physically attacks her husband, then he has a right to defend himself. We have only one life to live and every one has a right to be happy. I wish the best for you, Princess. You can live out the rest of your life in peace, enjoy with your children and grandchildren.
Ego
March 29, 2017 at 10:03 AM
Hold on I don’t get this , 39 years of constant beating and it’s now you want a divorce.
Something is not right somewhere. The truth hasn’t been told yet.
I beg another tune
Ms ERANKO
March 30, 2017 at 9:43 AM
THERE IS NOTHING LEFT FOR YOU TO FIGHT FOR ANYMORE , PLEASE MOVE ON .
GO AND HIRE MR BELEJAYAN AND ENJOY YOUR FREEDOM.
THANK YOUR HEAD THAT YOU ARE STILL ALIVE FROM MR WIFE BEATER .
GET YOURSELF A GOOD LAWYER AND EMPTY HIS POCKET. [ OJU FUN OJU ]
SOBO
April 10, 2017 at 2:03 AM
IT A FREE WORLD