My family forced me into marriage, woman tells court
A woman , Maimuna Mohammed, on Wednesday begged a Mararaba Upper Area Court in Nasarawa State to dissolve her marriage to her husband , Saidu, for alleged violence and irresponsible behaviour.
Maimuna said Saidu was imposed on her by her parents , adding that she married him under the Islamic rights in Mambila , Taraba.
The News Agency of Nigeria
reported that the woman alleged that Saidu always threatened her life.
“ He does not care for me and the children to the extent that he no longer feeds us.
“ There is no peace and love in the marriage. In fact , I always tried to endure him with the hope that he would change. Unfortunately , he has not changed, rather he threatens my life at the slightest provocation. I can no longer continue in this marriage , ” she said.
The petitioner also informed the court that the respondent was not her choice of husband.
“ The marriage between me and my husband was never my intention; we were joined under the family rights.
” My family never allowed me to bring a man of my choice, ” she added.
The respondent, Saidu , however , denied the allegations.
The judge , Mr . Ibrahim Shekarau , adjourned the case until May 2 to allow the parties settle out of court .