Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has quietly entered into a fourth marriage, joining hands with Hiqma during a private ceremony held on Saturday in Abuja. The event was intimate, attended only by close family members and trusted friends, and remained private until confirmation surfaced in recent days.
The joyous news was officially shared by Hafiza Yahaya Bello, the governor’s third wife, who posted on Instagram, extending a warm welcome to the new bride. In her statement, she expressed gratitude to Allah and prayed for blessings and peace in their expanding home.
“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.
Yahaya Bello, who served acclaimed terms as Nigeria’s youngest sitting governor from 2016 to 2023 under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has remained influential in political and social circles. His new marriage adds another dimension to his personal life, which has always drawn media attention.
The governor already has three wives – Amina Oyiza Bello (his first wife), Rashida Yahaya Bello (the second), and Hafiza Bello (his third) – and publicly acknowledging a fourth union is likely to spark both curiosity and scrutiny.
The addition of Hiqma marks a new chapter in Bello’s polygamous household, which has expanded and maintained harmony despite societal speculation on the dynamics of multiple marriages.
The news has since drawn mixed reactions on social media, with some applauding the extension of familial bonds while others raised questions about the private nature and timing of the ceremony.
See below for a snippet of the memorable moment …