Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has married Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, who was previously married to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
The union was publicly announced in a Facebook post by Abraham Double-D Dajoh, a member of the Akume family. The post formally welcomed Queen Zaynab into the Dajoh household, describing her as Mr Akume’s “new and uncommon wife.”
“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 expressed gratitude to supporters of Mr Akume for their continued support and extended festive greetings.
“Welcome to Benue State… 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 added.
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The marriage has drawn public attention due to Queen Zaynab’s previous union with Oba Ogunwusi, one of Nigeria’s most prominent traditional rulers. She had married the Ooni on March 12, 2016, in Benin City, Edo State, but the marriage ended in August 2017.
George Akume, a seasoned politician from Benue State, served two terms as governor from 1999 to 2007 before representing Benue North-West in the Senate. In 2023, he was appointed SGF, placing him at the center of Nigeria’s federal administration.