A Magistrate Court in Ilesa, Osun State, has ruled that Miss Rhoda Adu must pay ₦150,000 in damages to her boyfriend, Olapitan Sola, for accepting ₦3,000 as transport fare and failing to fulfill her promise to visit him.
The case gained attention after being shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @DejiAdesogan. According to the post, the court delivered the judgment following a complaint filed by Olapitan.
The viral post quoted the court’s decision: “Miss Rhoda Adu is to pay ₦150,000 damages for breaching an agreement after receiving ₦3,000 as transport fare but failing to honor her promise to visit.”
The ruling sparked a flurry of reactions online, with many praising the decision as a step towards addressing such issues.
Here are some notable comments:
@davidchibuike_: “See better investment. His 3k turned to 150k. 50x.”
@Oladapomikky1: “The best way to go… Highly commendable.”
@anasuachara: “Our people say the ear that will hear word doesn’t need to be as big as cocoayam leaf. Urgent ₦5k girls beware.”
@uchebakaadi: “Elevate am to Supreme Court. The fight back has started; we must take back our money tenfold.”
@Kayloaded1: “Good, we now have a precedent on this romance scam.”
@dol_apo: “In the landmark case of Mr. Sola Olapitan versus Miss Rhoda Adu… The rest is history. I love this precedent.”
The judgment has set a new legal precedent, sparking debates about accountability and personal agreements in relationships.
