07/09/2025
REAL LIFE STORY.
FROM DYRF INFO DESK.
A man from Anambra state called John Ibu( not real name),married Nneka ( not real name) in 2022 .
Both were from same town,same L.G.A.
The marriage enjoyed full traditional rites.
The relationship produced a baby girl.
HOW TROUBLE STARTED.
The mother inlaw came for omugwo.She was overbearing,dominating and bossy according to Mr John.
Mr John became uncomfortable with his mother law and decided that she should go back to her own house so that peace may reign in his own house.
His wife ,Nneka was not ok with this decision.She insisted that if her mother must go,then she must go with her.
Her mother supported the idea of leaving with her daughter.
This led to further argument,quarrel and misunderstanding.
THINGS FALL APART.
THE CENTRE COULD NOT HOLD.
THE FALCON COULD NOT HEAR THE FALCONER....
The Mother left with her daughter.
After few months,every attempt at peace failled woefully.
THE MAIN ISSUE NOW.
The wife and her mother prevented the man from seeing his daughter nor even buying anything for her.The lady ,Nneka took the baby to another family.
After some months,the baby was taken yet to another family without the knowledge nor consent of the man.
NOW.
1 THE MAN IS DEMANDING TO SEE AND TAKE BACK HIS CHILD.
QUESTIONS.
AS A HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST,
1. WHAT LEGAL OPTIONS ARE OPEN TO THE MAN?
2. DO YOU THINK THE MAN CAN WIN ANY CUSTODY CASE?
3. IS THE WIFE RIGHT IN LEAVING HER MATRIMONIAL HOME BECAUSE OF HER MOTHER?
4. CAN A MOTHER INLAW CONTROL HER SON INLAW IN HIS OWN HOUSE?
5. WHAT HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES ARE INVOLVED IN THIS MATTER?
