Kaduna Man Asks Sharia Court to Evict Ex-Wife for Sick Mother

A Kaduna-based businessman has found himself in a situation many Nigerians will find all too familiar — caught between family loyalty and the complications of a broken marriage.

Lawal Hamisu appeared before a Shari’a Court in Magajin Gari, Kaduna on Tuesday, July 21, with a straightforward but emotionally loaded plea: get my ex-wife out of my house so I can bring my ailing mother home to care for her.

The Full Story

Through his counsel, H.B. Deb, Hamisu told the court that his former wife, Maman Muhammad, has continued to occupy his property even after their marriage ended — and her presence there is now creating a serious problem for him.

The businessman explained that his mother is currently sick and needs proper care, but he cannot bring her into his own home because his ex-wife is still living there. For many Nigerians, the idea of a sick parent not being able to rest comfortably in their child’s home due to such circumstances hits differently — caring for parents is not just a duty here, it is a deeply held cultural and religious obligation.

Hamisu is therefore appealing to the court to intervene and order Maman Muhammad to vacate the premises so that he can fulfil his responsibility to his mother.

What Happens Next?

The court is expected to hear from both sides before making any ruling. Under Shari’a law, there are clear provisions regarding a woman’s right to accommodation — particularly during the iddah period following a divorce — so the court will likely examine whether those obligations have already been met before deciding on the matter.

The Bigger Picture

This case shines a light on a reality many divorced couples in Nigeria navigate daily — the question of who stays and who goes when a marriage ends, especially when property ownership is involved. It is rarely clean, rarely simple, and almost always emotional.

For Hamisu, however, the motivation is clear: his mother needs him, and right now, he needs the court’s help to make that possible.

The case continues.
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