Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has taken a new wife, Hiqma, marking his fourth marriage in a private ceremony held over the weekend in Abuja.

The intimate event was attended by close friends and family members. Confirmation of the union came through a heartwarming post by Bello’s third wife, Hafiza Yahaya Bello, on Instagram.

“Our family just got a little bigger and more loving,” Hafiza wrote, warmly welcoming Hiqma into the family. She also offered prayers for peace and continued blessings in their home.

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Yahaya Bello, who served as governor of Kogi State from 2016 to 2023 under the All Progressives Congress (APC), is already married to Amina Oyiza Bello, Rashida Yahaya Bello, and Hafiza Bello.

Despite his prominent role in Nigerian politics, Bello is known for keeping his family life relatively private. His latest marriage signals a new chapter in his personal journey following the end of his gubernatorial tenure.

The former governor is an alumnus of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Business Administration.