The Upper Area Court 1 sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State has struck out the divorce petition filed by Super Eagles' goalkeeper, Ojo Olorunleke against his wife, Tosin Ojo, on the ground that, the honourable court lacks the jurisdiction to entertain the matter.
In the court 's erudite ruling on Tuesday 21st July, 2026, the Learned Judge, Isah Shifao held that the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the marriage certificate presented before the court established that the couple contracted a Statutory Marriage under the Marriage Act.
Consequently, the Honourable court, upheld the argument of Counsel to the Respondent (Mrs. Tosin Ojo) Barr. E. A. EKPA Esq and proceed to ruled that only the High Court of Justice has the jurisdiction to hear and determine all matters connected to Statutory Marriage.
The judge advised the petitioner to approach the appropriate court if he so wished to pursue the matter further, before striking out the suit.
The development is coming after several adjournments and followed Olorunleke's earlier withdrawal of a similar petition from the High Court of Justice sitting at Lokoja.
Attention now turns to whether the former Enyimba and Abia Warriors' goalkeeper will file a fresh case at the higher court or whether both parties will employ alternative ways to resolve their dispute.
Both Ojo Olorunleke and Tosin Ojo got married on 11th November, 2016 and the marriage has been blessed with two sons.
The marriage suffered a hitch in 2024 when the wife challenged Olorunleke of involving extramarital affairs with his estranged mistress, Precious Daniel.
Both couples have been living separately since 2024 as the matter was unable to be resolved by their families.
