A SENIOR Egyptian diplomat seconded to Harare, one Ms
Raina, has been taken to court by a local woman Bilkis Banu Ismail, who is
seeking $1,5 million compensation in adultery damages after the former
allegedly snatched her husband.
Through her lawyers, Laita and Partners of Marondera,
Ismail recently issued summons against Raina citing her business address as the
Embassy of Egypt situated at number 7 Aberdeen Road, Avondale in Harare.
In her declaration, Ismail said she has been married to
Mahmoud Eid Ahmed Eid for more than 12 years. She accused Raina of having an
adulterous relationship with her husband since 2018.
“The basis of the plaintiff (Ismail)’s claim is that the
defendant (Raina) is having an adulterous relationship with the plaintiff’s
husband since 2018. The plaintiff has now lost the affection and companionship
of her beloved husband as a result of the defendant’s actions,” Ishmael said
through her lawyers.
“The plaintiff, because of the actions of the defendant, is
being deprived of her conjugal rights that used to be her preserve as the
husband has actually moved in to stay with the defendant. The plaintiff
believes that adultery is an act of sexual incontinence and the deliberate
intrusion into her marriage by the defendant is an attack on her dignity as she
is just an innocent party.”
Ismail also said, as a result of Raina’s interference in
her marriage, she has suffered economic deprivation because her husband now has
divided attention more so that Rania is enjoying and benefitting from the
couple’s sweat.
“The defendant is abusing her position as a senior diplomat
to conduct the illicit liaison with plaintiff’s husband. The plaintiff believes
that the marriage union is sacrosanct, particularly in the Zimbabwean context
as it is entrenched deeply in the country’s culture, tradition and religion,”
the lawyers said.
Ismail further said her standing in the community has been
irreparably damaged because of Rania’s actions, which have had the effect of
humiliating and embarrassing her.
“The plaintiff has no other recourse except to approach
this honourable court for expiation. Wherefore, the plaintiff’s claim against
the defendant is $1 000 000 adultery damages and $500 000 for loss of
consortium and contumelia, plus cost of suit,” the lawyers said.
The diplomat is yet to respond. Newsday
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