Controversial Nollywood star, Emeka Ike, has had his 17-marriage dissolved.
Chief Awo Awoshola who chaired a three-man panel of the Lagos Island Customary Court ended the marriage on Thursday in a judgment following a petition filed by Emeka’s wife, Suzanne.
Other members of the panel of judges were: Mrs. Opeyemi Olanrewaju and Mr Kehinde Jacob Olayinka.
“From all evidence before the court, the marriage between the couple had broken down, and it is irreconcilable, consequently, the marriage is hereby dissolved”, said the court.
The court granted Emeka the custody of the four children, but ordered that Suzanne should be granted unhindered access to them.
Either Suzanne or Emeka Ike has 30 days to appeal.
The court also received a photocopy of a bank draft of N300 dated July 20, 2016, which the Suzanne used in refunding the bride price, paid to her family during their marriage.
Suzanne in the petition said she wanted divorce because her husband was in the habit of beating and torturing her.
Emeka however denied the allegations, saying he still wanted the marriage
He however accused his wife of moving out of their home without any reason.
