"How I lost two of my children" – Buhari

  • President Muhammadu Buhari lost two of his children to sickle cell anemia from his late wife, Safinatu
  • The president revealed this on Friday, December 23, during a dinner to celebrate his 80th birthday at State House, Abuja
  • This is why before Buhari married the first lady, Aisha, he made sure she was of AA genotype to avert more death of his children

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, December 23, disclosed to Nigerians for the first time that he lost two of his children to sickle cell anemia.

Buhari revealed this rather painful secret in a documentary played at a private dinner organised by his family and close associates to mark his 80th birthday on Friday, December 23, at State House Banquet Hall.