2023: Looming Divorce, Death Threats, Scandal Hit Atiku's Marriage
- Jennifer Douglas Abubakar, one of Atiku Abubakar's wives, has cried out over death threats she has been receiving
- Jennifer in a recent interview said the threat started coming after she disclosed her plans to divorce the presidential aspirant
- The former vice president's third wife denied allegations that she is planning to leave the marriage because he married another woman
The third wife of Atiku Abubakar, Jennifer Douglas Abubakar, has claimed that she has been receiving death threats following her plans to divorce the former vice president.
Jennifer, a lawyer in the United States (US), denied allegations that she is making moves to divorce Atiku because he recently married a new wife without informing her as required by northern tradition and Islam, The Cable reports.
Source: Facebook
Rather, she explained that her intention to leave the marriage is tied to the decision to remain in the US to look after her children who, according to her, have lived without their parents for a long time, PM News added.
The lawyer added that there are long-standing issues in the union which also constitute the reason for her decision.
PAY ATTENTION: Subscribe to Digital Talk newsletter to receive must-know business stories and succeed BIG!
Speaking further, the presidential aspirant's wife said she now gets death threats from his security operatives since she made known her plans to divorce him.
Her words:
“That His Excellency married a new wife was never the cause of our problem as many have said. His Excellency is a Muslim and I have never questioned him about his wives or intended.
“The core reason for the divorce was disagreement over my continued stay in the United Kingdom, to look after my children and several other long-standing issues.
“Since this incident, I fear for my safety and that of my kids. His Excellency’s security operatives especially Ibro and others, have been making threats and calling my relatives, friends and staff and searching for my assets to seize.
“For that reason, I have exited my law firm, sold all my assets and moved abroad until peace reigns. I have done nothing wrong except to ask for a divorce and it pains me that I have to use this medium to address thorny issues but fear that at this point, I would have to put my side of the story on record."
Atiku reveals why he married from various regions of Nigeria
Meanwhile, Atiku had opened up on why he married women from different regions of Nigeria.
Atiku while delivering his speech at the Arewa House on Thursday, November 4, said the unity of Nigeria should be about acceptance; accepting that everyone is one and united people for a common purpose - Nigeria.
In his speech titled; Unity in Diversity, Atiku said throughout his life, he had never looked at Nigerians as diverse people.
Source: Legit.ng
