The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has married Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.
The marriage became public on Friday following a celebratory social media post by a Facebook user and member of the Dajoh family, Abraham Double-D Dajoh, who confirmed the union between the senior government official and the former Olori of the Ife Kingdom.
In a statement that quickly went viral, the Dajoh family described the union as “beautiful” and “uncommon,” formally welcoming Queen Zaynab into the family in Benue State.
“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 statement read.
The family also expressed appreciation to Akume’s political associates and supporters, urging them to continue their support as he begins this new chapter of his personal life.
“We appreciate and thank the fans and supporters of Sen. Akume for always standing by him. We enjoin everyone to continue to support His Excellency even in this beautiful union with Queen Zaynab,” the statement added.
Queen Zaynab, formerly known as Olori Wuraola during her 17-month marriage to the Ooni of Ife, which ended in 2017, was welcomed with strong cultural symbolism. The Dajoh family highlighted their ancestral heritage in Mbakor and across Benue State.
“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 statement concluded.
The announcement coincided with the festive season, with the family extending goodwill messages to Nigerians.
“We wish you all a happy Christmas celebration and a prosperous New Year,” the post read.
Akume, a former governor of Benue State, currently serves as a key figure in President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
The news of his marriage to Queen Zaynab, a prominent humanitarian and former royal, has generated widespread attention across social and political circles.
When contacted on Friday, Akume’s spokesman, Yomi Odunuga, confirmed the marriage but clarified that it was not recently conducted.
“I can confirm the marriage. However, contrary to rumours that it was concluded in Gboko on Christmas Eve when the couple appeared together at a Christmas event, the marriage is actually over a year old,” Odunuga said.
