A Nigerian businessman, Lawal Hamisu, has pleaded with a Shari’a Court in Magajin Gari, Kaduna, to order his former wife, Maman Muhammad, to vacate his residence. The case was heard on Tuesday, July 21, with Hamisu’s counsel, H.B. Debo, presenting the plea.
Details of the Plea
Debo informed the court that Hamisu had pronounced divorce three times to Muhammad but allowed her to remain in the house to care for their children. However, Hamisu alleged that Muhammad had turned the children against him. “She has poisoned my children’s mind against me and they no longer respect me. Every day, there is trouble in the house. My oldest hits me now and doesn’t respect me as a father,” he said.
Hamisu further explained that he needed the house vacated to bring his sick mother home for care. He urged the court to grant his request.
Wife’s Defense
In her defense, Muhammad stated that she had nowhere else to go. “I am an orphan and I have a three-year-old daughter who needs me. I beg the court to order my former husband to get me a place to live in,” she pleaded.
Court’s Decision
The presiding judge, Malam Yakubu Abdullahi, adjourned the case until August 3 for a ruling. The court will weigh the arguments from both sides before making a final decision on the matter.
