The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has officially tied the knot with Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.
### Wedding Celebrated in Benue State
The marriage was celebrated with great fanfare in Benue State, where Queen Zaynab was formally welcomed into the Dajoh family home. The union has garnered attention for its unique and public nature, marking a new chapter for both Akume and Zaynab.
### Family Confirmation and Announcement
The union was confirmed through a social media post by Abraham Double-d Dajoh, a member of the Dajoh family. In the celebratory message, he described the marriage as “beautiful” and “uncommon,” highlighting the significance of the union between the high-ranking government official and the former Olori of Ife.
“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,” the message read.
### A Warm Welcome for Queen Zaynab
Queen Zaynab, formerly known as Olori Wuraola during her 17-month marriage to the Ooni (which ended in 2017), was warmly received into the Dajoh family home in Mbakor, Benue State. The occasion was marked by deep cultural reverence, with emphasis on the importance of ancestral traditions in the region.
The family celebrated her arrival as part of the “seat of leadership of the Tiv nation,” reflecting the cultural significance of the event.
### Clarifying the Timing of the Marriage
While rumors suggested the wedding took place on Christmas Eve in Gboko, Akume’s spokesperson, Yomi Odunuga, clarified that the marriage is not recent. He confirmed that the couple had been married for over a year, with the recent event simply marking a celebration of their union during the festive period.
“I can confirm the marriage. However, contrary to rumors that the marriage was finalized in Gboko on Christmas Eve, the marriage has been in place for over a year,” Odunuga said.
### Political and Social Buzz
The marriage has added to the public profile of Senator Akume, a former Governor of Benue State and a key figure in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Queen Zaynab, a former royal and prominent humanitarian, now finds herself in the political and social limelight alongside Akume.
The announcement coincided with the festive season, and the Dajoh family extended warm wishes to Nigerians, wishing them a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
### Appreciation to Supporters
The Dajoh family also expressed gratitude to Senator Akume’s political supporters, urging them to remain loyal and continue to support him in both his political and personal endeavors.
“We appreciate and thank the fans and supporters of Sen. Akume for always standing by him. We enjoin everyone to continue to support His Excellency, even in this beautiful union with Queen Zaynab,” the post concluded.
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