Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has taken a fourth wife, Hiqma, in a quiet wedding ceremony that took place over the weekend in Abuja.
The event, described as private, was attended by a small circle of family members and close friends.
News of the marriage was confirmed by Bello’s third wife, Hafiza Yahaya Bello, who shared the update on Instagram.
In a warm post welcoming the new bride, she wrote: “Our family just got a little bigger and more loving,” while offering prayers for peace and continued blessings in their home.
Bello’s other wives include Amina Oyiza Bello, Rashida Yahaya Bello, and Hafiza Yahaya Bello.
The former governor, who served from 2016 to 2023 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is known for maintaining a relatively private personal life, often steering his family matters away from public attention.
This latest union marks a new phase in his personal journey following his time in office.
Bello holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Business Administration from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
