Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, reportedly wed his fourth wife.
The wedding took place in the Federal Capital Territory’s Kubwa neighborhood over the weekend.
Only close family members, together with a select group of reliable friends and associates, attended.
The Bello family welcomed 23-year-old Hiqma as their new bride without a big fanfare or public event.
In an Instagram post on Sunday, Bello’s third wife, Hafiza, announced the marriage and welcomed Hiqma as the newest member of their family.
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“Thank God, our family has grown smaller and more affectionate,” she wrote. Please extend a hearty welcome to Mrs. Hiqma Yahaya Bello, our newest family member! I pray that Allah would bless our marriage and bring love, peace, and barakah into our home. “Amin!”
As the governor of Kogi State from 2016 until 2024, 50-year-old Bello is already married to three women: Hafiza, Rashidat, and Amina Oyiza.
A philanthropist and lawyer, his first wife Amina is well-known for starting the Hayat Foundation, which aids marginalized communities in Kogi State.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed charges against the former governor, which are currently pending in court. The allegations involve money laundering over N80 billion.
