The family of Lilian Chibuzor Abua, whose former husband, Ayodeji Obayan, dragged her to a customary court in Akure, the Ondo state capital, over an attempt to change the paternity of his four children, has stated that the court never granted Obayan the paternity of the children.

The family emphasised that Obayan could not be granted the paternity of the four children to Prophet Obayan because he failed to perform the marriage rites according to Igbo tradition, from where his estranged wife hailed.

Speaking on behalf of the family, the spokesperson, Emmanuel Azubuike, said there were misconceptions in the judgement of Magistrate Rotiba, clarifying that the earlier order of the court ceding the children to Lilian Chibuzor stands, and there was no contrary order to that effect.

Azubuike maintained that it is forbidden for anyone who did not pay the dowry or bride price for their daughter from Igbo land to have custody of the children during the course of the relationship.

The family spokesperson explained that Chibuzor Lilian, who hails from Abia State, never had a bride price or dowry paid by Obayan, who hails from Ondo State. He emphasised that there was no legal binding on them as a couple despite living together for over 23 years.

He said, “In Igbo culture if a woman gets pregnant out of wedlock and gives birth without the dowry being collected by her family, the child bears the woman’s maiden name.

There is no way the father of the child can lay claim to the child or children if he has not paid their mother’s dowry.”

“Let it be known that the children from this union are not kids; they are between 16 and 23 years old, and they are grown and can make decisions for themselves.

They saw the maltreatment being meted out to their mother by a man who was supposed to be their father. Now they are happier without him and have chosen a path of happiness without Ayodeji.”

Azubuike stated that the family agreed with the family’s lawyer that the court does not have the vires and the requisite jurisdiction to determine the same, except for the last child of the ‘marriage’ who is still 16 years old.

According to him, the court ruled that the petitioner failed to establish the existence of a valid customary marriage.


The judge mentioned that although they once lived together and had four children, he had no hesitation in dissolving the union based on the fact that the woman is now legally married to Prince Abua-Obi.

There were media reports claiming that an Ondo Customary Court, presided over by Magistrate Stephen Rotiba, had awarded custody of the four children to Prophet Obayan, but the Abua family refuted these claims, stating that no such decision was made by Magistrate Rotiba.

https://tribuneonlineng.com/divorce-family-denies-court-granted-custody-of-children-to-prophet/

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Lillian Chibuzor carry Ayodeji Obayan money go dey chill with Prince Abua- Obi

This is how people waste their years in life.
You don't want to marry but you want to have children.

Don't worry we will soon know the power institution between Nigeria's constitution and barbaric tradition.

That's what happened between the wife of Ojukwu and her husband's family Women can not inherit the property of the deceased in barbaric Biafra tradition and the court ruled in support of the wife.

Women dey suffer injustices from Biafra land. Having women or girls in Biafra land is taboo because they can never inherit their father or husband because of barbaric traditions. No wonder their women do turn to prostitutes because of barbaric tradition

This is why I love Ibo's culture.

You don't have access to the child if the necessary things aren't done.

there was no legal binding on them as a couple despite living together for over 23 years

Anyways, I and the rest dullards that loves to drag modern women thought illegal cohabiting started in this generation.


Nothing new under the sun.

Without Bride Price or Court Wedding, there was never a marriage in the first place. So the man can't legally lay claims to any kids.

The kids will only decide their allegiance when they come of age.

the 'prophet' should just perform the marriage rites for the sake of the four children

khalling2008:
Don't worry we will soon know the power institution between Nigeria's constitution and barbaric tradition.

That's what happened between the wife of Ojukwu and her husband's family Women can not inherit the property of the deceased in barbaric Biafra tradition and the court ruled in support of the wife.

Women dey suffer injustices from Biafra land. Having women or girls in Biafra land is taboo because they can never inherit their father or husband because of barbaric traditions. No wonder their women do turn to prostitutes because of barbaric tradition

you seem to 'know' more about Igbo women that your own women. Hope you are not a potential sperm donor like the Akure "prophet"?

Igbo tradition is supreme


Our women are not baby making machines...if you want to marry go ahead and perform traditional marriage rites and igba nkwu.

Be warned.

Bulldozer90:
you seem to 'know' more about Igbo women that your women. Hope you are not a potential sperm donor like the Akure "prophet"?

Slaves are more valuable than Igbo women because they could not inherit their fathers and husbands' properties. Yes or No?

khalling2008:
Don't worry we will soon know the power institution between Nigeria's constitution and barbaric tradition.

That's what happened between the wife of Ojukwu and her husband's family Women can not inherit the property of the deceased in barbaric Biafra tradition and the court ruled in support of the wife.

Women dey suffer injustices from Biafra land. Having women or girls in Biafra land is taboo because they can never inherit their father or husband because of barbaric traditions. No wonder their women do turn to prostitutes because of barbaric tradition

Igbo tradition is supreme and there's nothing a barking dog can do.

Our women are not baby making machines for no dirty pigs.

Those children customarily belongs to the girls parents...

khalling2008:

Slaves are more valuable than Igbo women because they could not inherit their fathers and husbands' properties. Yes or No?

Na your property dem go come inherit?

There is nothing like igbo tradition in the constitution

khalling2008:

Slaves are more valuable than Igbo women because they could not inherit their fathers and husbands' properties. Yes or No?

So they'll inherit and give you. After some years you file for divorce? Igbo forefathers were wise.

Igbo traditional law has no validity in Yoruba land

It is like arguing
Sharia law in Aba
Or Igbo traditional law in New York

Gajagojo:
Igbo traditional law has no validity in Yoruba land

It is like arguing
Sharia law in Aba
Or Igbo traditional law in New York

The lady is igbo, she still own her children...without marriage no child is yours. Its a simple stuff.

Bulldozer90:
So they'll inherit and give you. After some years you file for divorce? Igbo forefathers were wise.

Can you see that ibiafraud women are valueless. Even the Bible support that they are worthless:
Deuteronomy 22:28-29
If a man happens to meet a virgin who is not pledged to be married and rapes her and they are discovered, he shall pay her father fifty shekels of silver. He must marry the young woman, for he has violated her. He can never divorce her as long as he lives.

Even though I am Yoruba, Women and children should be protected from Yoruba men and Yoruba culture.

Ozommadu:


Na your property dem go come inherit?

Chai, Biafra women are worthless, they are saying that they were from Jews and they don't want to follow the Jews tradition according to the bible

Numbers 27:8-11
8 "Say to the Israelites, 'If a man dies and leaves no son, turn his inheritance over to his daughter. 9 If he has no daughter, give his inheritance to his brothers. 10 If he has no brothers, give his inheritance to his father's brothers. 11 If his father had no brothers, give his inheritance to the nearest relative in his clan, that he may possess it. This is to be a legal requirement for the Israelites, as the LORD commanded Moses.' "
This shows that the daughters would not get anything if the sons were alive.

Gajagojo:
Igbo traditional law has no validity in Yoruba land

It is like arguing
Sharia law in Aba
Or Igbo traditional law in New York

So the woman involved is from Cameroon? Abii she no get origin?

AcuraZDX:



So the woman involved is from Cameroon? Abii she no get origin?

You follow the law of the land where you live I think my statement is clear to literates

Is Sharia law valid in Aba?

In Ondo state there is nothing like Igbo customary court.
The only customary law is Yoruba custom

Ozommadu:


Igbo tradition is supreme and there's nothing a barking dog can do.

Our women are not baby making machines for no dirty pigs.

Those children customarily belongs to the girls parents...

Unless you tell me that you are not Igbo Christian because the Bible supports the women to have the properties from their deceased father or husband.

According to the Bible:
Numbers 27:8-11
8 "Say to the Israelites, [b]'If a man dies and leaves no son, turn his inheritance over to his daughter. [/b]9 If he has no daughter, give his inheritance to his brothers. 10 If he has no brothers, give his inheritance to his father's brothers. 11 If his father had no brothers, give his inheritance to the nearest relative in his clan, that he may possess it. This is to be a legal requirement for the Israelites, as the LORD commanded Moses.' "
This shows that the daughters would not get anything if the sons were alive.

Ozommadu:


The lady is igbo, she still own her children...without marriage no child is yours. Its a simple stuff.

maybe in Igbo land and Nairaland
Why did you not make this silly argument when they married Igbo women by force in the North

khalling2008:

Chai, Biafra women are worthless, they are saying that they were from Jews and they don't want to follow the Jews tradition according to the bible

Numbers 27:8-11
8 "Say to the Israelites, 'If a man dies and leaves no son, turn his inheritance over to his daughter. 9 If he has no daughter, give his inheritance to his brothers. 10 If he has no brothers, give his inheritance to his father's brothers. 11 If his father had no brothers, give his inheritance to the nearest relative in his clan, that he may possess it. This is to be a legal requirement for the Israelites, as the LORD commanded Moses.' "
This shows that the daughters would not get anything if the sons were alive.

You want to marry successful igbo ladies and claim their fathers property??

Go get a job

Gajagojo:
maybe in Igbo land and Nairaland
Why did you not make this silly argument when they married Igbo women by force in the North

Stop inhaling mkpurumiri

khalling2008:

Unless you tell me that you are not Igbo Christian because the Bible supports the women to have the properties from their deceased father or husband.

According to the Bible:
Numbers 27:8-11
8 "Say to the Israelites, [b]'If a man dies and leaves no son, turn his inheritance over to his daughter. [/b]9 If he has no daughter, give his inheritance to his brothers. 10 If he has no brothers, give his inheritance to his father's brothers. 11 If his father had no brothers, give his inheritance to the nearest relative in his clan, that he may possess it. This is to be a legal requirement for the Israelites, as the LORD commanded Moses.' "
This shows that the daughters would not get anything if the sons were alive.

Quote bible from genesis to revelation nothing gonna change.

You want to marry Igbo ladies from successful family so you can claim their fathers property??

You need a job

Gajagojo:
maybe in Igbo land and Nairaland
Why did you not make this silly argument when they married Igbo women by force in the North

Married which Igbo women by force?

Any document to back this up?

You see

Gajagojo:

You follow the law of the land where you live I think my statement is clear to literates

Is Sharia law valid in Aba?

In Ondo state there is nothing like Igbo customary court.
The only customary law is Yoruba custom

Oga, the family of the lady has spoken!!

You can go and arrest the woman's kindred to have access to the kids.

If you like, go and impregnate a girl without paying her dowry.

Imbeco