A 65-year-old polygamous prophet, Olowolade David Laizer, married with six wives, is now seeking divorce from his fourth wife, Esther Anuoluwapo Laizer, after 31 years of marriage, over her lack of respect for the house of God.
Olowolade told a customary court sitting in Ikorodu on Wednesday that his 55-year-old wife rains curses and blasphemes his church at the slightest provocation.
Speaking in court, the prophet gave his church address as 8/4 Laizer Estate, Graceland, Bayeku, Ikorodu and noted that the problems with his fourth wife started when they lost their first son in 2013.
“My late son was a university student outside the state, but died after a brief illness on his way to Lagos,” Olowolade told the court.
“My family and hers had a parental dispute when we wanted to get married, so, we had to do two separate introductions and she even said I would die within three years if I divorce her,” he added.
The wife, a teacher, who was also present in court said: “He preaches about me in church, saying all sorts of things. He talks about what happens with me in his sermons.
“After 31 years of marriage and five children, he said my private part smells, so for that reason, I’ve denied him of sex for over a year now.
“Four days after I lost my son, his sixth wife came into my room and took my pant and bra. I don’t know what she used them for, but she later returned it them,” Esther stated.
“She also cooked for me and put six pieces of meat in the soup. I refused to eat it because I didn’t know what that meant or who sent her,” she quipped.
The court president, Olu Adebiyi, encouraged both parties to keep the peace.
He however adjourned the case till September 14 and told them to come with their family members for possible reconciliation.
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