Kayode Olanrewaju, a Nigerian footballer has filed a lawsuit against controversial UK-based Pastor, Tobi Adegboyega for, financial loss, emotional trauma and loss of goodwill.
Olanrewaju, in his cross-petition, sued pastor Tobi for N1 billion, also claimed that since his marriage to Ezinne in 2013, Ezinne has repeatedly committed adultery, including having an affair with Pastor Tobi Adegboyega.
Kayode asking court for an official divorce, marked Suit Number PET/304/2024, citing several allegations involving infidelity, financial misconduct, and a dramatic family fallout, was filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja.
According to Kayode, his wife’s relationship with Adegboyega has not been secret, with the pair seen openly attending parties and sharing intimate moments in public, Ezinne has had similar relations with other men, which has made it intolerable for him to continue living with her as husband.
Ezinne diverted significant funds and rental proceeds from properties he purchased and using them to sustain her extravagant lifestyle and her alleged relationship with Pastor Adegboyega. Ezinne abuses alcohol and she lived a life filled with late-night parties, the footballer claimed.
Kayode accused his estranged wife of undermining their joint business ventures. He stated how he incorporated DE-J-S Concept Ltd., intending it to be a vehicle for their investments. However, he alleged that Ezinne exploited this opportunity to siphon funds and benefit from the company’s assets, facilitated by her alleged ties with Ugochukwu Igboanugo.
He also stressed the emotional and financial tolls, trauma and losses incurred due to the alleged infidelity, financial misappropriation and misconduct, including the abrupt termination of his international football contract, driven by his need to address the crisis for seeking N1 billion in damages.He further alleged that the plot included collusion with Ezinne’s alleged ex-lover, Ugochukwu Igboanugo, who helped her misappropriate property documents.
Kayode Olanrewaju claimed that sometime in May 2024, he got a credit alert from his father-in-law indicating a refund of the Bride Price paid during their wedding stressing that Dora Ezinne later took to social media to declare herself traditionally free as her bride price was refunded.
He asked the court to dissolve his marriage with Ezinne and grant him custody citing the estranged wife could not be a good role model for the children of the marriage.
The court has adjourned suit to 24th September 2024.
