The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has married Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.
A member of the Dajoh family, Abraham Double-d Dajoh, made the marriage public on Friday through a celebratory Facebook post. He confirmed the union and welcomed Queen Zaynab into the family.
According to the post, the family formally received Queen Zaynab into the Dajoh family home in Mbakor, Benue State, earlier this month.
Dajoh Family Welcomes New Bride
In a statement shared online, the Dajoh family expressed joy over the marriage. The family described the union as beautiful and uncommon.
“We, the entire Dajoh Family, happily welcome our daddy, uncle and brother, His Excellency Senator George Akume, and his wife, Queen Zaynab Ngohemba-George Akume Dajoh,” the statement read.
The family also thanked Akume’s supporters and political associates. They urged them to continue supporting the SGF.
Queen Zaynab’s Background
Queen Zaynab was previously known as Olori Wuraola. She married the Ooni of Ife in 2016. Their marriage ended in 2017 after about 17 months.
She has since remained active in humanitarian and public engagements.
Akume’s Spokesman Confirms Marriage
Akume’s spokesman, Yomi Odunuga, confirmed the marriage in a telephone interview on Friday.
However, he clarified that the union did not take place recently.
“I can confirm the marriage. It is over a year old. It did not happen on Christmas Eve,” Odunuga said.
Akume, a former governor of Benue State, currently serves in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The news has sparked reactions across political and social circles.
