75th birthday: How I disobeyed my parents to marry Titi – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has revealed that his marriage to his wife of over fifty years was in disobedience to his parents’ advice.

The former VP’s wife on Saturday clocked 75 years of age.

In a tribute posted on his official Facebook page, Atiku revealed further that only two of his friends were in attendance during his wedding to his wife.

He wrote: “On the occasion of my beloved wife, Titi’s 75th birthday anniversary celebration.

” I am proud to say that I couldn’t have married a better wife.

“Titi and I got married against our parents’ wishes in the most daring way, with no family members, with only two friends.

“Today, we have been married for more than 50 years. Titi has been a blessing beyond measure to me and our family.

“I don’t know how we started calling ourselves Mummy and Daddy. I thank her for being patient with my shortcomings. Patience is a virtue you can never regret.

“I encourage spouses to continue to be patient with each other.I wish Titi many more years of bliss and blessings. -AA”