There was drama at the Area Court Centre, Igboro, Ilorin, Kwara State, on Wednesday, when a woman, identified as Mulikat Yusuf, fainted after her husband, Ishaq Abdulganiyu, rejected her plea for reconciliation and insisted on divorce.
The incident occurred during proceedings before Judge Toyin Aluko, where Abdulganiyu told the court that he was no longer interested in remaining married to his wife.
In a tearful plea, Mulikat begged the court to intervene, saying she was unwilling to accept a divorce. “My Lord, please help me talk to him,” she cried. “I have nowhere to go. I have given birth to six children for him, and I still want the marriage to work.” Her plea, however, failed to move her husband, who insisted on proceeding with the separation. Moments later, the distraught woman left the courtroom in tears but suddenly slumped outside, causing panic among onlookers.
Sympathisers quickly rushed to her aid and revived her by pouring water on her face she regained consciousness after a few minutes and was assisted to a bench to rest.
Presiding Judge Toyin Aluko advised the woman to make every effort to reconcile with her husband and resolve their differences amicably.
The case was adjourned till December 10, 2025, for a report on reconciliation or continuation of the hearing.
