The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has officially wed Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.
Penpushing reports that a member of Ooni’s former queen family, Abraham Double-d Dajoh, made this known on Friday in a facebook Double-d Dajoh, through a celebratory social media post.
The former queen union with Akume was officially confirmed by Dajoh family describing the union as beautiful and uncommon, as they formally welcomed her into their fold in Benue State.
Penpushing further report Dajoh family in a statement that went viral, expressed their collective joy, signalling a significant chapter for the Akume’s household.
“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 post read.
Penpushing also reports that the family extended their appreciation to the political associates and supporters of the Secretary to Government of Federation (SGF), urging them to remain steadfast in their loyalty to him as he embarks on this personal journey.
“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’, the post added.
Penpushing reports that the former queen previously 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 deep cultural reverence.
The Dajoh family emphasised the importance of their ancestral roots in Mbakor and the wider Benue State, describing the state as food basket of the country, and the seat of ledership of Tiv nation
“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 stated.
Penpushing further reports that the family used the occasion to wish Nigerians a happy Christmas and new year just as the news of the marriage has become a major talking point across the country’s social and political circles.
The spokesperson of the Secretary for the Government of Federation (SGF) Yomi Odunuga when contacted confirmed the marriage explaining that the marriage was over a year, contrary to reports that the wedding was held on December 24, 2025.
“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.
Penpushing also reports that Akume, a former Governor of Benue State and a politician, currently serves as a key figure in the President Bola Tinubu administration.
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