Nigerian woman sues father to stop forced marriage
According to local media, a 20-year-old lady in northern Nigeria sued her father for pressuring her into being married to a stranger.
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A Sharia (Islamic) court in Kaduna state was informed by Fatima Aliyu's attorney that her client already has a romantic partner.
He asserted that the woman's suit against the father was not motivated by disdain.
The father testified before the court that he wished to honor the intentions of his deceased parents, who had picked the bridegroom for his daughter when they were still alive.
While the parent has the right to select a husband for his daughter, forced marriage is not condoned, according to Judge Malam Aiyeku Abdulrahman.
He counseled him to exercise patience with his daughter.
According to the court, "Allow her to present the person she wants to marry and if you are pleased with his religion and character, you allow her to get married," the Punch said.
