Atiku Abubakar has four wives and 28 children. He has married six women and divorced two of them: Saadatu Ladi Yakubu and Jennifer Iwenjiora Douglas.
His marriage history includes Amina Titi Atiku-Abubakar, Saadatu Ladi Yakubu, Princess Rukaiyatu Atiku-Abubakar, Fatima Shettima Abubakar, Jennifer Iwenjiora Douglas and an unnamed Moroccan woman.
Atiku Abubakar Wives Names, Current Wives and Children
Atiku Abubakar has married six women. His four current wives are Amina Titi Atiku-Abubakar, Princess Rukaiyatu Atiku-Abubakar, Fatima Shettima Abubakar and an unnamed Moroccan woman, while Saadatu Ladi Yakubu and Jennifer Iwenjiora Douglas are his former wives.
| Wife Or Former Wife | Status | Children |
| Amina Titi Atiku-Abubakar | Wife | Fatima, Adamu, Halima and Aminu |
| Saadatu Ladi Yakubu | Former wife | Abba, Atiku, Zainab, Ummi-Hauwa, Maryam and Rukaiyatu |
| Princess Rukaiyatu Atiku-Abubakar | Wife | Aisha, Hadiza, Aliyu, Asmau, Mustapha, Laila and Abdulsalam |
| Fatima Shettima Abubakar | Wife | Amina, Mohammed, Ahmed, Shehu, Zainab, Aisha and Hafsat |
| Jennifer Iwenjiora Douglas | Former wife | Abdulmalik, Zahra and Faisal |
| Unnamed Moroccan woman | Wife | Not consistently identified |
The five marriages with listed children account for 27 named children. Bilikisu Abubakar is listed as Atiku’s 28th child.
Atiku Abubakar’s First Four Wives
Amina Titi Atiku-Abubakar
Amina Titi Atiku-Abubakar, formerly Titilayo Albert, is Atiku Abubakar’s first wife. They married in December 1971 when Atiku worked as a customs officer.
Titi’s family initially opposed the relationship, so the couple married secretly in Lagos. They have four children: Fatima, Adamu, Halima and Aminu.
Titi founded the Women Trafficking and Child Labour Eradication Foundation, known as WOTCLEF. She also worked on campaigns against human trafficking and child labour.
Saadatu Ladi Yakubu
Saadatu Ladi Yakubu became Atiku Abubakar’s second wife on 27 January 1979. She is the daughter of a police officer from Gombe.
Ladi and Atiku have six children: Abba, Atiku, Zainab, Ummi-Hauwa, Maryam and Rukaiyatu. Atiku later divorced her, making Ladi one of his former wives.
Princess Rukaiyatu Atiku-Abubakar
Princess Rukaiyatu Atiku-Abubakar is the daughter of the late Lamido of Adamawa, Aliyu Mustafa. Atiku married her in 1983.
They have seven children: Aisha, Hadiza, Aliyu, Asmau, Mustapha, Laila and Abdulsalam.
Fatima Shettima Abubakar
Fatima Shettima Abubakar married Atiku on 22 July 1986 after they met while she studied at Law School.
They have seven children: Amina, Mohammed, Ahmed, Shehu, Zainab, Aisha and Hafsat. Ahmed and Shehu are twins, while Zainab and Aisha are also twins.
Fatima became Atiku’s fourth wife after he divorced Ladi Yakubu. She was the fifth woman he married.
Jennifer Douglas and Atiku Abubakar’s Moroccan Wife
Jennifer Iwenjiora Douglas became Atiku’s wife after his divorce from Ladi Yakubu. They have three children: Abdulmalik, Zahra and Faisal.
Jennifer confirmed their divorce on 1 February 2022. She cited disagreements over her continued residence in the United Kingdom and other longstanding issues.
After the divorce, Atiku married an unnamed Moroccan woman. She became his fourth wife and the sixth woman in his marriage history.
Atiku Abubakar Marriage History
| Year | Marriage |
| 1971 | Atiku married Titilayo Albert, later known as Amina Titi Atiku-Abubakar. |
| 1979 | He married Saadatu Ladi Yakubu. |
| 1983 | He married Princess Rukaiyatu, daughter of the Lamido of Adamawa. |
| 1986 | He married Fatima Shettima. |
| Later | Atiku divorced Ladi Yakubu and married Jennifer Iwenjiora Douglas. |
| 2021 | Atiku and Jennifer’s marriage ended in divorce. |
| 2022 | Jennifer confirmed the divorce. |
| Later | Atiku married an unnamed Moroccan woman. |
Frequently Asked Questions: Atiku Abubakar’s Wives
Who is Atiku Abubakar’s first wife?
Amina Titi Atiku-Abubakar, formerly Titilayo Albert, is Atiku Abubakar’s first wife. They married in December 1971 and have four children.
Who is Atiku Abubakar’s second wife?
Saadatu Ladi Yakubu became Atiku Abubakar’s second wife on 27 January 1979. They have six children, and Atiku later divorced her.
Who is Atiku Abubakar’s third wife?
Princess Rukaiyatu Atiku-Abubakar became Atiku Abubakar’s third wife in 1983. She is the daughter of the late Lamido of Adamawa and has seven children with him.
Who is Atiku Abubakar’s fourth wife?
Fatima Shettima Abubakar became Atiku’s fourth wife in 1986 after he divorced Ladi Yakubu. She was the fifth woman he married.
How many children does Atiku Abubakar have?
Atiku Abubakar has 28 children.
How many wives does Atiku Abubakar have?
Atiku Abubakar has four wives. He has married six women in total and divorced Saadatu Ladi Yakubu and Jennifer Iwenjiora Douglas.
Is Jennifer Douglas still Atiku Abubakar’s wife?
No. Jennifer Iwenjiora Douglas is Atiku Abubakar’s former wife. She confirmed their divorce in February 2022.
