Nigerian Court Orders Woman to Pay ₦150,000 for Failing to Visit Boyfriend After Receiving ₦3,000 Transport Fare

Nigerian Court Orders Woman to Pay ₦150,000 for Failing to Visit Boyfriend After Receiving ₦3,000 Transport Fare

In a recent ruling, a Magistrate Court in Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria, ordered Miss Rhoda Adu to pay her boyfriend, Olapitan Sola, ₦150,000 in damages.

This decision came after Adu accepted ₦3,000 from Sola as transport fare but did not visit him as promised.

The case gained attention when shared on social media by user @DejiAdesogan.

The post read: “A Magistrate Court in Ilesa, Osun State, has ordered Miss Rhoda Adu to pay ₦150,000 damages to her boyfriend, Olapitan Sola. She collected ₦3,000 as transport fare but failed to visit him as promised.”

A Magistrate Court in Ilesa, Osun State, has ordered Miss Rhoda Adu to pay ₦150,000 Damages to her boyfriend, Olapitan Sola. She collected ₦3,000 as transport fare but failed to visit him as promised.

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— UNCLE DEJI™️ (@DejiAdesogan) January 25, 2025

This ruling has sparked widespread reactions online. Some users praised the decision, viewing it as a deterrent against similar actions.

For instance, @davidchibuike_ commented, “See better investment. His 3k turned to 150k. 50x.”

Another user, @anasuachara, noted, “Our people say that the ear that will hear word does not need to be as big as cocoayam leaf.

Urgent ₦5k girls beware. A similar decision was given at Enugu last year. Very soon, this nonsense will stop. Don’t collect money if you are not coming. It’s a breach of contract.”

Others saw the ruling as setting a legal precedent. @dol_apo remarked, “Wow. In the landmark case of Mr Sola Olapitan versus Miss Rhoda Adu… The rest is history. I love this precedent.”

This case highlights the legal implications of personal agreements and the potential consequences of breaching such commitments.

It serves as a reminder of the importance of honoring promises, especially when financial transactions are involved.