Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has taken a fourth wife, Hiqma, in a quiet wedding ceremony held last Saturday in Abuja. The event was attended by close friends and family members.
The development was made public by Bello’s third wife, Hafiza Bello, who shared a video from the ceremony on her Instagram page, expressing gratitude and welcoming the new bride to the family.
“Alhamdulillah, our family just got a little bigger! A warm welcome to our new family member, Mrs Hiqma Yahaya Bello,” she wrote.
Bello, who previously married Amina Oyiza, Rashida, and Hafiza, now has four wives.
The news of the marriage has sparked mixed reactions across social media platforms, especially X (formerly Twitter), with some Nigerians questioning the timing of the wedding amid ongoing legal and health-related controversies involving the former governor.
A user, @tboss_guy, wrote:
“Person wey talk sey him nor well say make court give am him passport make him go check up for abroad. Where him get strength to knack new wife.”
@TheHeroNG also commented:
“He no get ‘potassium’ and ‘mild hypertension’ conditions again? Abi this is part of the recommended treatment?”
Others expressed frustration over the state of governance in Kogi, with @uhl_moving noting:
“Kogi state has been unlucky with governors. Imagine a confluence state that is strategically placed on the map, with viable mineral resources, and yet still ranks as one of the poorest states in the country. It’s crazy.”
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently seeking Yahaya Bello in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged financial misconduct during his time in office. His latest appearance in the media has only intensified public scrutiny.
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