An Upper Area Court in Kubwa, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has dissolved a seven-year-old marriage between a woman, Ramatu Ahmed and her husband, Yahaya Salihu on the grounds of lack of love. The judge, Mohammad Wakili dissolved their marriage according to Islamic Laws, following Ramatu prayer for divorce. Wakili also ordered Ramatu to observe “Iddah”, which is an observation period of three months after the judgment before contracting another marriage. She said they had been experiencing crises in their marriage for almost six years and has grown tired of the situation. In his response, Yahaya stated that he no longer loved Ramatu and consented to the divorce.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 13, 2024 13:48 UTC