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Break-up Rumour Trails Gumsu Abacha’s Marriage

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I t is an old idea now to have women who dream of being princesses and queens, only because the role comes with a handsome, gentle and influentia­l chap whose every waking moment is spent spoiling his lady. In real life, many a handsome, gentle and influentia­l chap gets bored with the monotonous exercise, breaking the knot of matrimony, and leaving nought that does not break the heart of wellmeanin­g folks. Divorce is a reality, and many champions of society have fallen at its hands.

The latest rumour from the Abacha clan is that the daughter of the late former head of state, Gumsu Bayero Fadil, is about to jump rope and walk straight into divorce. This is a surprise to many because Madam Gumsu’s marriage is one of the peculiarit­ies of her popularity, alongside her age-defying beauty, fervent defence of her father’s regime, and her billionair­e darling.

To put things in true perspectiv­e, Gumsu Bayero Fadil is the second daughter of the late former Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Gen. Sani Abacha. It has been observed that she has the lovely and gaze thieving exterior of her mother, and the intimidati­ng, firm and stubborn interior of her father. A complete woman, brain, beauty and boldness duly accounted for.

As has been mentioned, her beauty sets her apart and leads folks to think her a soft and gentle thirty-something, rather than the 46-year old raven she is. Married to Cameroonia­n billionair­e, Mohamadou Bayero Fadil, Madam Gumsu is a proud mother of five beautiful kids. A powerful and influentia­l couple, it appeared as though nothing could go wrong, and then rumours started flying around that they had marital issues.

A marriage of 20 years does not just go like that, but the story is that the couple are considerin­g divorce over irreconcil­able difference­s. Contrary for this being a cover for deceit, betrayal of trust, or abuse, there has been nothing of the sort from the Fadil household.

The coming weeks will bring the truth of these rumours to light.

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