Gospel music singer Judith Babirye has gone to the high court to get a divorce and end her marriage to long time husband Samuel Niiwo.
Babirye, who is now the woman representative of parliament for Buikwe district separated from her husband Niiwo a few years back however, lawfully, they are still considered married since none has ever filed a divorce petition, till of late.
The singer has through her lawyers, Ngobi Ndiko Advocates, filed a divorce petition to court, with paperwork submitted for approval showing reasons why she wants the marriage to end.
Babirye wants court to allow her be ‘free’ again and, terminate the marriage agreement with husband that still bids the two.
As reported by state owned newspaper the New Vision, Babirye gave 12 reasons why she should be separated from her husband, emphasizing that the marriage is dead and cannot be revived
“The marriage was rocked by disagreements, Niiwo does not respect me or our marriage, he cheated on me, he had children out of wedlock and brought them to me, he does not look after our child, he used to beat me, he told his lovers all our secrets, he is hot tempered, he mistreated me, reconciliation failed.”
Christians have expressed mixed reactions over the matter, with some supporting her, and others quoting scripture urging that God hates divorce.
Your Thoughts
Daniel Mugoya says: People should know the fact Babirye became a member of parliament when she left Niiwo some time back. But honestly looking at it critically how do you start beating up a fellow adult. I say no to violance against women. And now can she go back to a man that she has not been staying with over years.
Kasaija Isaac B says: Fine if you’ve broken up with one move on. You broke up years ago. She’s just looking for attention, people to sympathise with her. Let media [keep off]…babirye is not the first celebrity to brake up. If she values the little time they spent with the guy, then let her not expose and torture him all over the world. Now what, will Niiwo die?. He is probably going to marry someone else.
Biru Redblac says: Let’s not judge this woman… she tried her best to stay with that abusive man. She wouldn’t have been were she is today if she was still with that promiscuous man. He used to deter her prosperity forcing her to cut off her hair, restricting her movements including beating her up. Babirye was right to leave that relationship.
James Bwire says: Marriage is Noble and honorable, we should not hastily enter into it. Marriage is a yoke, it ties you in to someone you do not like/love all your life. Watch out!! God hates divorce.
Patricia Nambi says: “There is no need for you to explain anything to anybody. Life is short and you deserve to be happy. Move on and choose some one who will love you genuinely and make you happy. Forget the past and live in the present without stress.”
Kabejja Mary says: Judith my dear, take action from your ‘Maria Guma song’, because it’s been our encouragement and comfort during disagreements in marriage, I beg you, think wider before you take any decision on divorce. If Niiwo has known his mistakes and apologized please give him the last chance . I know he has learnt a very big lesson . And my dear try to keep this out of media; deal only with elders of your church and most preferably parents.
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