Abuja, Nigeria — July 17, 2025
Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has reportedly married a fourth wife, identified as Hiqma, during a private ceremony held in Abuja last Saturday.
The event, attended by close family members and a few allies, sparked widespread reactions on social media after Hafiza Bello, the former governor’s third wife, shared video clips from the ceremony on Instagram. In her post, Hafiza expressed gratitude and welcomed the new wife to the family, writing:
“Alhamdulillah, our family just got a little bigger! A warm welcome to our new family member, Mrs Hiqma Yahaya Bello.”
Before this development, Yahaya Bello was known to be married to three wives — Amina Oyiza, Rashida, and Hafiza Bello.
Nigerians React on Social Media
- The news triggered outrage and criticism online, with many Nigerians questioning the former governor’s priorities amid his ongoing legal troubles and previous claims about ill health.
- One user wrote: “A man who said he was too sick for court suddenly has energy for a wedding?”
- Another added: “Kogi remains one of the poorest states, yet its former governor keeps adding wives. Misplaced priorities.”
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Others referenced his case with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), wondering how the ceremony took place amid reports of investigations.
Background
Yahaya Bello served as governor of Kogi State from 2016 to 2024 and has faced scrutiny over alleged financial misconduct. Reports also indicate that he recently sought permission to travel abroad for medical reasons — a point critics have raised in light of his latest marriage.
This remains a developing story as more details about the wedding emerge.
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