The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has officially married Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.

The development became public on Friday through a celebratory Facebook post by Abraham Double-d Dajoh, a member of the Dajoh family. In the post, he confirmed the union and formally welcomed Queen Zaynab into the Akume family.

Describing the marriage as “beautiful” and “uncommon,” the Dajoh family expressed joy over the addition of the former Olori of the Ife Kingdom to their household in Benue State.

“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 also appreciated Akume’s political associates and supporters, urging them to continue to stand by him as he embarks on this new chapter of his personal life.

“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 added.

Queen Zaynab, formerly known as Olori Wuraola during her 17-month marriage to the Ooni of Ife which ended in 2017, was welcomed with deep cultural reverence into her new home. The Dajoh family highlighted their ancestral roots in Mbakor, Benue State, describing it as the seat of leadership of the 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 concluded.

The announcement, which surfaced during the festive season, also carried goodwill messages to Nigerians.

“We wish you all a happy Christmas celebration and a prosperous New Year,” the family stated.

Senator Akume, a former Governor of Benue State, currently serves as a key figure in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. His marriage to Queen Zaynab, a prominent humanitarian and former royal, has generated widespread attention across social and political circles.

Confirming the development, Akume’s spokesman, Yomi Odunuga, said the marriage was not recent, contrary to reports circulating online.

“I can confirm the marriage. However, contrary to the rumour that the marriage was solemnised on December 24 in Gboko, the union is actually over a year old,” Odunuga clarified.