A Nigerian man has reportedly begun divorce proceedings against his wife after discovering that she was attracted to women, with sources saying he felt deceived about the nature of their marriage.
Jennifer Obule, originally from Delta State, Nigeria, married Ehiedu Kpamichukwu on 7 September 2023. Kpamichukwu later travelled to the United Kingdom as a student, with Jennifer subsequently joining him as his dependant.
According to a source familiar with the situation, the marriage began to deteriorate after Kpamichukwu discovered his wife’s sexuality. The source said the revelation left him extremely angry and feeling that he had been deceived before and during the marriage.
The couple subsequently separated, and Kpamichukwu is reportedly pursuing divorce proceedings through an attorney in Lagos.
The source also said the husband has demanded that Jennifer repay money he claims to have spent on their marriage and on bringing her to the United Kingdom.
The situation has reportedly escalated beyond the couple, with members of the husband’s family allegedly becoming involved and making threats against Jennifer following the disclosure of her sexuality.
The source said the husband also informed Jennifer’s father about her sexuality. Her father reportedly reacted by disowning her, leaving her without the family support she previously relied upon.
According to the source, Jennifer’s mother had been her main source of support before her death in 2022, making the subsequent family breakdown particularly difficult for her.
The source said Jennifer has since experienced significant emotional difficulties and has received mental-health support when mother died.
The dispute has now left the marriage in complete breakdown, with divorce proceedings underway, the husband demanding repayment of expenses he says he incurred, and allegations of threats from members of his family following the disclosure of Jennifer’s sexuality.
