Court pronounces First Foundation Hospital’s founder’s sole lawful widow, rejects former beauty queen’s spousal claim (opens original article in a new tab)

A Nigerian court ruled that Adenike Ajayi is the sole lawful widow of Tosin Ajayi, rejecting claims by a former beauty queen who alleged a customary marriage with him.

• Lagos State High Court declared Adenike Ajayi as the sole lawful widow of Tosin Ajayi, founder of First Foundation Hospital.
• Court rejected claims by Helen Prest, a former beauty queen, who alleged a Kalabari customary marriage with Tosin Ajayi.
• Evidence presented by Ajayi's side showed no valid customary marriage between Tosin Ajayi and Helen Prest, including lack of documentation and her existing marriage to another man.