I Will Not Grant My Wife Divorce Until She Swears Before My Village Deity That She Was Not Unfaithful - Man Tells Court

A man identified as Sunday Enejo has appealed to a Customary Court in Jikwoyi, Abuja, not to grant his wife divorce until she swears before ‘Aniku’ (a holistic deity) that she was not unfaithful to him.

His wife, Rose, a businesswoman, in her divorce petition alleged that Enejo was a violent man and constantly beat her.

However, Enejo refused to grant Rose the divorce until she swears before ‘Aniku.’

"I will not grant my wife divorce until she follows me to the village to swear before “Aniku” that she is not having an extramarital affair." he told the court.

The presiding judge, Labaran Gusau, adjourned the matter until April 4, 2023, for a hearing.