Super Eagles striker seeks N1bn damages from UK clergyman for having affair with his wife

SUPER Eagles striker Kayode Olanrewaju has dragged UK evangelical pastor Tobi Adegboyega to court seeking N1bn in damages in him for emotional trauma and a loss of goodwill after it emerged that the clergyman had an affair with his wife Ezinne.

In what is now looking like a showbiz trial, Olanrewaju, 31, who currently plays for Turkish club Gençlerbirliği, has filed a suit with a Federal Capital Territory high court, asking it to dissolve his marriage to his estranged wife, Ezinne. Olanrewaju, who is also seeking custody of their children, urged the court to order Pastor Adegboyega, to pay him N1bn in damages for the emotional trauma, financial loss and loss of goodwill caused by his adulterous affair with Ezinne.

Olarenwaju and Ezinne have been engaged in a marital battle following allegations of infidelity, among other issues. However, the matter took another twist when Ezinne instituted legal action against her estranged husband.

In the suit dated March 20, 2024, Ezinne accused Olanrewaju of making baseless allegations of infidelity and witchcraft against her and her mother, adding that the footballer damaged her phone in the process. In a counter-petition, the Super Eagles striker has accused Ezinne of repeatedly committing adultery with the UK pastor and other men since their marriage in 2013.

Olanrewaju also claimed that his estranged wife kidnapped their children, who were later rescued by the Department of State Services. He also accused his estranged wife of undermining their joint business ventures.

He added: “The respondent is not bothered with the educational and mental well-being and stability of the children of the marriage as the same is evident in her actions by having romantic and sex-related discussions with the co-respondent and other men in the presence of the children. Indeed, her absconding with the children whilst school is in session without regard to academics leaves much to be desired.”

After his lawyers filed their case, the matter has been slated for hearing on September 24, 2024. In May 2024, Kayode claimed to have conducted a DNA test on his three children which showed that he was not the biological father of any of them.