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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 union was made public on Friday through a celebratory Facebook post by Abraham “Double-D” Dajoh, a member of the Dajoh family, who confirmed the marriage between the senior government official and the former Olori of the Ife Kingdom.
Describing the marriage as “beautiful” and “uncommon,” the Dajoh family formally welcomed Queen Zaynab into their family in Benue State, expressing joy over what they described as a significant new chapter in Senator Akume’s household.
In a statement that quickly gained attention online, the family wrote:
“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 family also thanked the SGF’s political allies and supporters, encouraging them to continue standing by him as he begins this new phase of his personal life.
“We appreciate and thank the fans and supporters of Sen. Akume for always standing by him. We urge everyone to continue supporting 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 into her new home with traditional warmth and cultural significance.
Highlighting their heritage, the Dajoh family underscored their ancestral roots 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 beloved husband. Welcome home, Queen Zaynab,” the statement concluded.
The announcement came during 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.
The news of his marriage to Queen Zaynab—a prominent humanitarian and former royal—has become a major talking point across the country’s social and political circles.
When contacted on the telephone on Friday, Akume’s spokesman, Yomi Odunuga, confirmed the marriage.
He, however, said contrary to reports that the wedding was held on December 24, the marriage is over a year old.
“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.
