Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, has officially taken a fourth wife, Hiqma, in a private ceremony held in Abuja.
The wedding, which took place on Saturday, was attended by close family and friends. The union was confirmed by Hafiza Yahaya Bello, the former governor’s third wife, via a recent Instagram post.
“Alhamdulillah, our family just got a little bigger and more loving! A warm welcome to our new family member, Mrs. Hiqma Yahaya Bello! May Allah bless our union and fill our home with love, peace, and Barakah. Amin,” she wrote.
Bello, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), served as governor of Kogi State from 2016 to 2023. He was notably recognized as Nigeria’s youngest sitting governor during his time in office.
Prior to his marriage to Hiqma, he was already married to three wives: Amina Oyiza Bello, Rashida Yahaya Bello, and Hafiza Yahaya Bello.