An Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, has dissolved the marriage between Bukola Iyanuoluwa and Olasupo Oluwaseun, citing lack of love and negligence. The presiding Judge, Mr Toyin Aluko, stated that marriage is a mutual agreement and since one party was no longer interested, there was no need to continue the relationship. The court granted custody of their 5-year-old child to the mother and ordered the father to pay N20,000 monthly for child allowance.
The petitioner, Iyanuoluwa, had told the court that she was tired of the marriage due to lack of love and neglect. She sought a dissolution of the marriage, custody of their child, and N40,000 monthly maintenance for the child. According to her, her husband had stopped showing her love and care for a long time and had not bothered to ask about her and their child since 2023.
The respondent, Oluwaseun, had earlier told the court that he was not ready to release his wife. However, the judge's decision was based on the evidence presented, which showed that the marriage had broken down irreconcilably. The court also instructed the father to be responsible for the child's school fees and medical bills, all of which should be paid through the registry of the court.
The judge granted the father free access to the child at any reasonable time, adding that the child should be allowed to visit his father during holidays and festive periods. The court also ordered that the woman be allowed to remove her belongings from the man's house without any restriction. A copy of the judgment was ordered to be served on the respondent within seven days.
The court's decision was based on the evidence presented by both parties. Iyanuoluwa had stated that her husband had packed all her belongings to his parents' house and did not allow her to pack her property. The court took all these factors into consideration before making its decision.
The dissolution of the marriage was granted on September 26, 2026, according to reports from the News Agency of Nigeria. The court's decision has been seen as a fair resolution to the dispute between the two parties. The child's welfare was a major consideration in the court's decision.
The court case highlights the importance of mutual love and respect in a marriage. The judge's decision emphasized that marriage is a mutual agreement and that both parties must be willing to work towards its success. The case also underscores the need for couples to seek counseling and resolve disputes amicably.
Key points
- The court granted custody of the 5-year-old child to the mother and ordered the father to pay N20,000 monthly for child allowance.
- The marriage was dissolved due to lack of love and negligence on the part of the husband.
- The court ordered the husband to be responsible for the child's school fees and medical bills.
