- Bauchi couple, Muhammad Ibrahim and Fatima Abdulqadir, cancel wedding days before ceremony due to incompatible genotypes
- Both Ibrahim and Abdulqadir are AS genotype carriers, posing a risk of having children with sickle cell disease
- Couple discovered genotype incompatibility last month after undergoing tests at two separate hospitals
- Decision to cancel wedding made to avoid potential health risks associated with having children who might inherit the sickle cell gene
- Couple’s decision draws sympathy and commendation from social media friends
A Bauchi State couple, Muhammad Ibrahim and Fatima Abdulqadir, have cancelled their wedding ceremony, scheduled for November 29, 2024, after discovering they are not genetically compatible. Both Ibrahim and Abdulqadir are AS genotype carriers, which poses a significant risk of having children with sickle cell disease.
