Nigeria’s Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, has entered into marriage with Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, who was previously married to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.
News of the union became public on Friday through a social media post shared by Abraham Double-d Dajoh, a Facebook user and member of the Dajoh family, who announced the marriage in a celebratory tone.
In the post, Dajoh confirmed that the senior government official and the former Olori of the Ife Kingdom had formalised their relationship, describing it as a significant and joyful development for the family.
Welcoming Queen Zaynab into their lineage in Benue State, the Dajoh family characterised the marriage as both rare and admirable, expressing pride in embracing her as one of their own.
In a message that gained widespread attention online, the family shared their happiness and marked the occasion as a new and meaningful phase in the life of the SGF and his household.
“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 read.
The family also used the opportunity to acknowledge the political allies and supporters of Senator Akume, encouraging them to continue offering their backing as he moves forward in this personal chapter of his life.
“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,” the post further read.
Queen Zaynab, formerly known as Olori Wuraola during her 17-month marriage to the Ooni of Ife which ended in 2017, was described as being welcomed into her new home with strong cultural symbolism and respect.
The Dajoh family highlighted their deep ancestral heritage in Mbakor and across Benue State, underscoring the importance of tradition and identity in the marriage.
“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 came during the festive season, with the family extending goodwill messages to Nigerians nationwide.
“We wish you all a happy Christmas Celebration and a Prosperous New Year,” the post read.
Senator Akume, a former governor of Benue State, currently occupies a prominent position in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, making the news of his marriage a subject of wide public interest.
The development has generated strong reactions across social and political circles, given Queen Zaynab’s profile as a humanitarian and former royal figure.
Confirming the marriage, Akume’s spokesperson, Yomi Odunuga, clarified reports surrounding the timing of the wedding, noting that it did not take place recently.
“I can confirm the marriage. However, contrary to the rumour that the marriage was concretised in Gboko on Christmas eve when the couple appeared together at an event to celebrate Christmas, it was actually a marriage that is over a year old,” Odunuga said.
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