A Nyanya Customary
Court in Abuja yesterday dissolved the 16-year-old marriage between a clergy
man, Peter John, and his wife, Lucia, over the latter’s temperament.
The court presided over
by Mr Jemilu Jega granted the request of John, ruling that the union had
irretrievably collapsed. He said the court had tried everything within its
powers to resolve the issues between the parties, adding that all efforts
failed.
“The irreconcilable
differences between the two parties showed that they are no longer compatible;
therefore, the marriage is hereby dissolved,’’Jega said.
He, however, gave the
custody of the four children of the marriage to their mother, saying their
father was often travelling as a missionary.
Jega also ordered John
to pay N50, 000 monthly for the upkeep of the children. He also directed that
John should take responsibility for the education and healthcare needs of the
children.
Earlier, John had told
the court that his wife has a bad temper and often engages in frequent quarrels
with him.
He also told the court
that his wife’s behaviour, apart from affecting his health negatively, had also
started making him unproductive. But responding, Lucia denied all the
allegations, adding that she was no longer interested in the marriage. (NAN)
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