Prince Ado Ibrahim and Adama Indimi’s Custody Battle Gets Messy
Prince Ado Ibrahim and Adama Indimi’s marriage dissolution has escalated into a protracted legal battle over child custody and financial responsibilities.
Adama Indimi and Prince Ado Ibrahim married in August 2020 but separated four years later in August 2024.
Their marriage was officially dissolved at the Upper Area Court, Gudu, while their only child—barely one year and eleven months old—remained wholly dependent.
Under Islamic law, custody of a child of that age rests with the mother, while the father bears full financial responsibility for the child’s welfare.
However, issues soon arose when Prince Ado reportedly failed to meet even the most basic financial obligations.
In response, Adama Indimi filed a plaint at the Upper Area Court, Kado, seeking:
Full custody (which the defence immediately conceded),
Monthly maintenance for the child’s welfare and nanny expenses,
Future school fees coverage, and
Proper legal documentation—entirely in the child’s best interest.
Despite conceding custody, the defendant allegedly attempted to minimize his financial duties.
He countered a USD $2,000 monthly maintenance request with ₦1 million, while also insisting on controlling how school fees would be paid. Later, he reportedly tried to amend his court filings, further delaying the case’s progress.
When the claimant requested that the defendant appear in person and submit six months of bank statements, the court granted the motion.
However, instead of complying, the defendant allegedly began a campaign of avoidance—appealing to the Shariah Court of Appeal, accusing the presiding judge of bias without evidence, and repeatedly refusing to appear in court.
His non-compliance led the Upper Area Court, Kado, to issue a bench warrant after finding him in contempt. Yet, rather than obey the warrant or comply with existing court orders, the defendant filed another appeal, further stalling the process.
As it stands, the custody and maintenance matter remains in limbo, with the next hearing scheduled for October 27 and 28, 2025.