Tension gripped the Area Court Centre in Igboro, Ilorin, Kwara State, on Wednesday as a housewife, Mulikat Yusuf, fainted in court after her husband, Ishaq Abdulganiyu, stood firm on his decision to end their marriage.
The dramatic scene unfolded during a divorce hearing before Judge Toyin Aluko, where Abdulganiyu declared he was no longer interested in the union, citing ongoing disagreements and irreconcilable differences.
“I’m tired of the marriage, My Lord,” Abdulganiyu reportedly told the court.
“We’ve had several misunderstandings and I don’t see any reason to continue.”
In a tearful appeal, Mulikat begged the court to intervene and help save their marriage.
“My Lord, please talk to him,” she pleaded.
“I have nowhere to go. I’ve had six children with him. I still want this marriage to work.”
Her emotional plea, however, failed to sway her husband, who remained adamant about going through with the divorce.
Shortly after the session ended, Mulikat walked out of the courtroom in tears and then collapsed outside, sending shockwaves through the court premises.
Court staff and onlookers rushed to assist her, splashing water on her face until she regained consciousness.
“She passed out right after her husband confirmed his decision not to reconcile,” a court official told DAILY GAZETTE.
“People quickly gathered to help and she was revived within minutes.”
Mulikat was later helped to a bench where she rested before being escorted away by sympathisers.
Following the incident, Judge Toyin Aluko advised the woman to explore peaceful reconciliation efforts with her husband outside the courtroom.
The case was adjourned until December 10, 2025, for either a report on a successful reconciliation or the continuation of the divorce proceedings.
