Wife sues husband for allegedly spending more nights with second wife

There was a mild drama at Lugbe Area Court, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory on Monday where a 35-year old woman, Maryam Mohammed, dragged her husband, Adamu Mohammed, before the court for allegedly spending more nights with his second wife.

Maryam accused his husband, who resides with her in Sabon-Lugbe along Airport Road, Abuja, of neglect, selfishness and starving her of sex and food.

She added that she could have died of hunger and loneliness if not for her parents who had been feeding her. She however pleaded the court to dissolve their marriage forthwith, to enable her marry another man who can take good care of her and make her feel like a woman. In her words, “My Lord, whenever it is my turn for the night, my husband would sneak into my second’s bedroom and spend the night there.

“He has neglected me; he has become very selfish and no longer gives me food or money for my feeding. Rather, it is my parents who have been sending me food. I am seeking immediate divorce to enable me marry a man who can take care of me.”

While denying his wife allegations, the defendant, Mohammed said he had been sick for a while, hence could not satisfy his wife’s sexual urge and needs.

He said, “My Lord, I cannot satisfy her needs because of my prolonged illness, but now that I am getting better and I still love her, I urge her to stay and the court should not grant her any divorce.”

However the Presiding Judge, Mr Haruna Masanawa, adjourned the case to June 3 for further hearing and directed both parties to come with their parents or witnesses.