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.