In a recent court proceeding at the Upper Area Court in Kubwa, located within the Federal Capital Territory, a local entrepreneur, Nasiru Yunusa, set forth a condition for agreeing to a divorce from his spouse, Aisha Hamisu. The stipulation was a monetary compensation of N1 million. The couple, who wed under Islamic rites in 2021, is parents to a young daughter who is just over a year old.
The request for the dissolution of the marriage originated from Hamisu, who cited a lack of affection and esteem from her husband as the primary reason for wanting to end the union. She recounted an incident on April 19, 2022, where Yunusa had relocated her possessions back to her paternal home.
Yunusa countered her claims, expressing his desire for her to return home. Nonetheless, he remained firm on the condition that if she insists on a divorce, she must provide him with monetary compensation. He rationalized this demand by referring to the expenses he has incurred, including legal fees from the ongoing court proceedings and other costs he claims amount to N1 million. He insisted that he could substantiate these claims if required.
Hamisu firmly stated that her feelings for Yunusa had irrevocably changed, declaring her inability to continue living with him. She challenged Yunusa's assertion regarding the expenses, revealing that since being sent back to her parents' home over two years ago, she had been under their care. She also highlighted that when she underwent a Cesarean section at the Kubwa General Hospital to deliver their daughter, Yunusa did not contribute financially to the hospital bills.
In response to the compensation demand, Hamisu offered to repay only the dowry, which amounted to N50,000, rejecting the N1 million claim made by her husband.
With the complexities of the case and the conflicting accounts from both parties, the presiding judge, Mr. Mohammed Wakili, decided to adjourn the hearing. The continuation of the case was scheduled for January 8, 2024, allowing more time for a thorough examination of the evidence and arguments presented by both the husband and wife.
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