An Upper Area Court in Ilorin, on Wednesday directed Mr Mmala Uzochukwu and his wife, Mary to formally and legally dissolve their marriage before they can make certain claims.
The presiding Judges, Mr Sunday Adeniyi and Hammad Ajumonbi, in a ruling that the court does not recognize divorce made traditionally.
The court held that according to the law, they were still married until any law authority is cited.
“The only divorce that can be recognized is the one done in a court. You have to file for divorce before anything can be claimed.
“You as a husband should take responsibility for your children’s upkeep, pending the conclusion of the case,” the judges held.
The case was adjourned until July 6, for further mention.
Earlier, Uzochukwu told court that his wife threw him out of their rented apartment four years ago and they had since been living separately.
He said that the traditional ruler of their village dissolved the traditional marriage they had.
”The dowry I paid was returned to me. I want to make claims to some other property,” he said. (NAN)
