The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has officially married Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi
The announcement was made public on Friday by Abraham Double-d Dajoh, a member of the Dajoh family, through a celebratory post on Facebook. The Dajoh family, based in Mbakor, Benue State, described the union as “beautiful” and “uncommon,” formally welcoming Queen Zaynab into their fold.
In the statement, the family expressed joy at the union, writing: “We, the entire Dajoh Family, happily join our daddy, uncle and brother, His Excellency, The Secretary To The Government Of The Federation, Sen. George Akume Jugu Dajoh, in welcoming his new and uncommon wife, Queen Zaynab Ngohemba-George Akume Dajoh, into the Dajoh family.”
The post also acknowledged the SGF’s supporters, urging them to continue backing him as he embarks on this personal chapter. “We appreciate and thank the fans and supporters of Sen. Akume for always standing by him. We enjoin every one of you to continue to support his Excellency even in this beautiful union with Queen Zaynab,” it added.
Queen Zaynab, previously known as Olori Wuraola during her 17-month marriage to the Ooni of Ife, which ended in 2017, was welcomed into her new home with cultural reverence. The Dajoh family highlighted their roots in Mbakor and Benue State, stating: “Welcome to Benue State, the Food Basket of the Nation, welcome to Mbakor, the seat of leadership of the Tiv nation, and welcome to the Dajoh family, the home of your darling husband. Welcome home, Queen Zaynab.”
The announcement coincided with the festive season, with the family extending Christmas and New Year greetings: “We wish you all a happy Christmas Celebration and a Prosperous New Year.”
Senator Akume, a former Governor of Benue State and a key figure in the President Bola Tinubu administration, has attracted national attention with his marriage to Queen Zaynab, a prominent humanitarian and former royal.
When reached for comment, Akume’s spokesman, Yomi Odunuga, confirmed the marriage, clarifying that it is over a year old. He added that reports claiming the wedding took place on December 24 in Gboko were inaccurate, noting that the couple’s appearance at a Christmas event led to the misunderstanding.
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