JUST IN: SGF GEORGE AKUME MARRIES OONI’S EX-QUEEN ZAYNAB NGOHEMBA
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By: Sefiu Ajape
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has officially married Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.
The union was publicly confirmed on Friday by a Facebook user and member of the Dajoh family, Abraham Double-d Dajoh, in a celebratory post. He affirmed the marriage between the high-ranking government official and the former Olori of the Ife Kingdom.
The Dajoh family described the union as “beautiful” and “uncommon,” formally welcoming Queen Zaynab into their fold in Benue State.
In a statement that quickly went viral, the family expressed their joy and highlighted the significance of the occasion for the SGF’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.
The family further thanked Akume’s political associates and supporters, urging them to continue supporting him during this personal milestone.
“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.
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 cultural reverence.
The Dajoh family highlighted the importance of their ancestral roots in Mbakor and the wider Benue State, stating, “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 announcement coincided with the festive season, as the family extended holiday greetings: “We wish you all a happy Christmas Celebration and a Prosperous New Year,” the post read.
Akume, a former Governor of Benue State and a key figure in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, confirmed the marriage through his spokesman, Yomi Odunuga.
Contrary to reports suggesting the wedding took place on December 24, Odunuga clarified that the marriage “is over a year old.”
He said, “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.”
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