Court dissolves six-year-old marriage over childlessness

An Ilorin Area Court on Thursday dissolved the six-year-old marriage between one Aminat Toheeb and her husband, Ismaila, over childlessness in the union.

The 30-year-old Aminat, a resident of Tanke area, Ilorin, had earlier prayed the court to dissolve her marriage to Ismaila since the union had not produced a child.

The plaintiff told the court that her husband was not showing concern to their predicament and was engaging in extra – marital affair while blaming her for their challenge.

“My husband was not encouraging me as expected of him, instead he sees fault in me everyday,” she said.

According to her, their marriage was contracted in 2007 and was yet to produce a child.

“My Lord, I want an end to this marriage because I cannot continue to endure in an unproductive marriage,” Aminat added.

The defendant, who did not object to the prayer of his wife, said she was free to go and try other men.

Ismaila also prayed the court to grant the prayer of his wife without any claim.
The presiding judge, Mr Ibrahim Abdulquadri, dissolved the marriage and issued a certificate of divorce to the plaintiff.