Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has indeed married a fourth wife, according to multiple reliable news sources.
Yahaya Bello, who was Governor of Kogi State from 2016 to January 27, 2024
New wife’s name: Hiqma (also reported as Hiqma Yahaya Bello), reportedly aged 23 at the time of the wedding.
Amina Oyiza Bello, Rashida Yahaya Bello, and Hafiza (sometimes spelled Hafisat) Bello.
When and where: A private Islamic wedding held over the weekend of July 17–18, 2025, in the Kubwa area of Abuja.
Announcement: Confirmed via an Instagram post by his third wife, Hafiza Yahaya Bello, who welcomed Hiqma to the family with messages like, “Our family just got a little bigger and more loving… May Allah bless our union…”
The event was attended only by close friends and relatives, with no large public celebration.
The new marriage comes amid ongoing legal proceedings involving allegations of ₦80–₦110 billion money laundering by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which Bello is currently facing.
Public response: The event generated notable online commentary, with social media users questioning how Bello was organizing personal enjoyment while under investigation and restricted by the courts.