My Wife Must Swear Before My Village Deity – Divorce Seeking Man tells Court

A man identified as Sunday Enejo, has begged a Customary Court in Jikwoyi, Abuja not to grant his wife, Rose, divorce until she swears before “Aniku” (a holistic deity) that she was not having an extramarital affairs.

The wife, who is a businesswoman, in her divorce petition alleged that Enejo beats her.

But Enejo said: ”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”.

Earlier, Rose said her husband was a violent man.

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