A man, Yahaya, has sought the dissolution of the wedlock between him and his wife, Adenike, on the basis of differences in their religion.
Yahaya stated that he was practicing Christianity, but that he changed to Islamic religion after he got married to his wife.
According to him, this did not go down well with his wife, who bluntly refused to join him in his new faith.
The plaintiff explained that he and his wife daily drifted apart while there was a gap in their communication.
He further stated that they now live like strangers.
Yahaya, in addition to divorce, pleaded for custody of one of their two children.
Adenike acceded to divorce.
The plaintiff gave his testimony; “My lord, my wife and I did not conduct any marriage ceremony.
“I also did not pay her bride price.
“I was a Christian when we got married, but I later changed to Islamic religion
