Amid EFCC Legal Battle, Yahaya Bello Allegedly Gets 4th Wife
By: Israel Adeleke
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports that despite ongoing public scrutiny over his corruption allegations with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has reportedly married a fourth wife in a private ceremony held in Abuja.
OTN News further reports that the news of the closed-door wedding which took place on Saturday with only close friends and family members in attendance, was shared on Instagram by Bello's third wife, who formerly welcomed the new bride, identified as Hiqma.
“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 in the post.
OTN News recalls that Bello, a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), served as Kogi state governor between 2016 and 2023. Throughout his time in office, he was often referred to as Nigeria’s youngest sitting governor.
The former governor, who already has three wives, Amina Oyiza Bello, Rashida Yahaya Bello, and Hafiza Bello, has now expanded his household with this latest addition, amid his legal battle with the EFCC.
Although widely criticized for his style of governance and accused of financial impropriety by EFCC, Bello has largely remained silent and reclusive since leaving office.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business administration and a master’s degree in business administration, both from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
While Yahaya Bello has largely kept his personal affairs away from the spotlight, this marriage marks a new chapter in his private life, even as many Nigerians continue to call for accountability over his handling of public funds.
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