After an eight-year relationship, a 26-year-old Zambian lady made news for reportedly bringing her lover to court because he “wasted her time” by neglecting to propose.
Gertrude Ngoma was tired of waiting for her partner to pop the question, so she decided to take him to court to force his hand.
Herbert Salaliki, 28, promised to marry her and even gave dowry to her parents as a proof that he would take care of her, but has been putting it off, according to the woman from Ndola.
“Your Honor, he has never been serious,” Gertrude allegedly told the court, “which is why I dragged him to court, because I deserve to know the path forward and my future with him.”
Following the discovery of Salaliki’s texts to another lady, she believes he has been cheating.
Presiding judge Evelyn Nalwize stated there was nothing the court could do after hearing both of their statements, because despite the provided dowry, there was no marriage.
Gertrude was urged to file a lawsuit for breach of the marriage contract.