A remarkable marriage ceremony took place at the Juma’at Mosque in Kwallaga, Bauchi city, Bauchi State, on September 19th, 2026. Abubakar Sadiq Ladan, aged 70, and Hajiya Fatsuma Umar Kulani, aged 60, exchanged vows after being separated for 50 years. The couple first met and fell in love when they were young. Their reunion is a testament to the power of true love and fate. The marriage was witnessed by journalists and well-wishers who were present at the ceremony.
Abubakar Sadiq Ladan shared his story of how he met Hajiya Fatsuma Umar Kulani. He recounted that he was traveling with a friend when they saw two young ladies, including Fatsuma. He asked his friend to go and talk to them, but his friend suggested that he should be the one to initiate the conversation. Abubakar approached Fatsuma and her sister, and they started talking. Fatsuma was shy and did not respond initially, but her sister answered questions on her behalf.
Abubakar Sadiq Ladan explained that he and Fatsuma started dating after the initial meeting. However, they separated just two days later due to circumstances beyond their control. They lost touch, and Abubakar was unable to find her location as mobile phones were not available at that time. He eventually found out where she had moved to through her father's workplace. The couple continued their relationship until they were separated again.
Hajiya Fatsuma Umar Kulani, a former Manager of Programmes at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Bauchi, shared her side of the story. She met Abubakar when she was in Form Two at secondary school, and they were in love. However, they were separated by fate, and they both got married to other people. After her marriage ended, Abubakar approached her again, and they decided to get married. Initially, Fatsuma was hesitant due to their age, but Abubakar's persistence and the encouragement of elders convinced her to accept.
The couple's marriage is considered unusual and remarkable due to their ages and the fact that they reunited after 50 years apart. Abubakar and Fatsuma had both gotten married to other people after their initial separation. They never met again until Abubakar returned from abroad and expressed his desire to marry her. Their love story has attracted attention from the public, and many are wishing them well in their new life together.
The wedding ceremony was a joyous occasion, with the couple exchanging vows and promising to love and cherish each other. Abubakar was visibly happy and excited during an interview with journalists, struggling to find words to express himself. Fatsuma also expressed her surprise and gratitude to God for bringing them together again. The couple prayed for God's blessing on their marriage.
The marriage of Abubakar Sadiq Ladan and Hajiya Fatsuma Umar Kulani serves as a reminder that true love can conquer all, even time and circumstance. Their story is an inspiration to many, showing that it's never too late to find love and happiness. As they begin their new life together, they are surrounded by friends, family, and well-wishers who are celebrating their union.
Key points
- A 70-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman got married in Bauchi after being separated for 50 years.
- The couple met when they were young but were separated due to circumstances beyond their control.
- They reunited 50 years later and decided to get married, despite initial hesitation due to their age.
