A Lagos Island Customary Court, on Thursday dissolved the 17 year-old marriage between Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike and his wife, Suzanne Emma.
Chief Awo Awosola, presided over the three-man panel presided in a judgment following a petition filed by Suzanne. Other members of the panel of judges were: Mrs. Opeyemi Olanrewaju and Mr Kehinde Jacob Olayinka.
Suzanne in her petition to the court accused Emeka of incessant beating, molestation, and torture, which she said she could no longer endure.
Emeka in his response denied beating, molesting or torturing his wife.
He urged the court not to dissolve the marriage, informing the court that his wife had moved out of their matrimonial home five times without any reason.
He also told the court that the only time ‘devil’ entered their marriage, was when his wife paid for the children’s school fees
The court also received a photocopy of a bank draft of N300 dated July 20, 2016, used by Suzanne in refunding the bride price, paid to her family during their marriage.
The court said; “From all evidence before the court, the marriage between the couple had broken down, and it is irreconcilable, consequently, the marriage is hereby dissolved,”.
The custody of the four children was granted to Emeka Ike, but ordered that Suzanne should be granted unhindered access to them.
Either Suzanne or Emeka Ike has 30 days to appeal.
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