Wife Accuses Husband Of Prefering His Dogs To Her

A 42-year-old wife, Kemi Asagidigbi has asked the Alakuko Customary Court in Lagos to dissolve her 8-year-old marriage over her husband's negligence, claiming he loves his dogs more his family.

Kemi who is a teacher told the court that her husband, a dog trainer, beats her frequently and doesn't care for his family.

"He strangled me despite his awareness of the surgery I had few months ago due to thyroid cancer. He pressed my stomach with his knees, threatening to kill me. He even said nobody would hold him for murder. My father once disowned me when I left him for two years when he nearly killed me. Following passionate pleas by my parents, I returned to him; still he would beat me as if we were not married legally.

"He has no affection for his children and does not care about their upkeep. He is fond of keeping his dogs in my room. All these are why I want the marriage dissolved," she said.

In his defence, her 48-year-old husband, Ayotunde Asagidigbi agreed that he beat her up which led to her being hospitalized but he doesn't want her to leave him.

Battling to save his marriage, the remorseful said, "I train dogs worth thousands of naira. It is what I do for a living. I decided to put them in her room since one of my dogs gave birth, but she frowned at it. She is too temperamental, and she shows no regard to my folks, siblings."

Presiding over the matter, the court President, Chief Godwin Awosola countered Ayotunde's claim that he loves his wife, saying such love does not translate to affection, attention, commitment and concern for his wife.

He however advised the wife’s father who was in court to ensure amicable settlement of the matter and adjourned the hearing till May 6.

Source: Legit.ng