Yahaya Bello Marries 4th Wife Amid ₦110 Billion Fraud Allegations.

Yahaya Bello Marries 4th Wife Amid ₦110 Billion Fraud Allegations.

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Amid allegations of theft totaling ₦110 billion, former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, 49, has quietly married his fourth wife, Hiqma, in a discreet ceremony held in Abuja.

The news was confirmed by his third wife, Hafiza Bello, who posted on Instagram:

“Alhamdulillah, our family just got a little bigger.”

Bello, known as Nigeria’s youngest governor from 2016 to 2023, is already married to Amina Oyiza, Rashida, and Hafiza, and has children—though the exact number remains undisclosed.

The surprise wedding has sparked conversations about polygamy, public perception, and the timing of personal milestones amid controversy.

Notably, Bello is currently facing serious charges from Nigeria’s EFCC, including money laundering, conspiracy, and criminal breach of trust, allegedly involving over ₦110 billion.

Prosecutors claim the funds were used to acquire properties locally and abroad.

Despite pleading not guilty, he was granted bail set at ₦500 million, and his trial is ongoing.

The wedding—occurring during the legal storm—has ignited mixed reactions, with some seeing it as a strategic distraction, while others call it a bold move in the face of mounting scrutiny.

Footage / image / Hafiza Bello/ Yahaya Bello, /Instagram

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