George Akume, secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), has married Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.
The development 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.
According to ..., Queen Zaynab has been officially welcomed into the Dajoh family, with her formal reception held at the family home in Mbakor, Benue State, this December.
Describing the marriage as “beautiful” and “uncommon,” the Dajoh family expressed joy over the union and welcomed the former Olori into their fold.
“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 thanked Akume’s political associates and supporters for their continued loyalty, urging them to sustain their support.
“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,” ... added.
Queen Zaynab, formerly known as Olori Wuraola during her 17-month marriage to the Ooni of Ife, which ended in 2017, was ushered into her new home with what the family described as deep cultural reverence.
Emphasising their heritage, the Dajoh family highlighted Mbakor as the ancestral home and leadership seat of the Tiv nation in 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, made during the festive season, also carried goodwill messages to Nigerians.
“We wish you all a happy Christmas celebration and a prosperous New Year,” the family said.
Akume, a former governor of Benue State, currently serves as SGF in the administration of President Bola Tinubu.
The marriage, involving a senior government official and a former royal figure, has generated widespread attention across social and political circles.
Confirming the development, Akume’s spokesman, Yomi Odunuga, said the marriage did not take place recently, contrary to circulating reports.
“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, it was actually a marriage that is over a year old,” Odunuga said.