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 ending their marriage.
The incident occurred during proceedings before Judge Toyin Aluko, where Abdulganiyu told the court he no longer wished to continue the marriage.
“I’m tired of the marriage, My Lord,” he reportedly said. “We’ve had several misunderstandings, and I don’t see any reason to continue.”
In tears, Mulikat begged the court to intervene, saying she still wanted to make the marriage work. “My Lord, please help me talk to him. I have nowhere to go. I have given birth to six children for him, and I still want the marriage to work,” she pleaded.
However, Abdulganiyu stood firm on his decision to end the union, leaving his wife distraught. Moments after leaving the courtroom in tears, Mulikat reportedly collapsed outside, prompting panic among court officials and onlookers.
Sympathisers quickly came to her aid and revived her by pouring water on her face. A court official, who spoke anonymously, confirmed that she regained consciousness after a few minutes and was assisted to a bench to rest.
“She fainted immediately after the man confirmed he would not change his decision,” the official said.
Presiding Judge Toyin Aluko later advised Mulikat to make every effort to reconcile with her husband and resolve their differences amicably.
The case was adjourned until December 10, 2025, for a report on the reconciliation or continuation of the hearing.