The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has married Queen Zaynab Ngohemba,the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.
The development became public on Friday after a member of the Dajoh family, Abraham Double-d Dajoh, announced the union via a celebratory post on social media.
He confirmed that the former Olori of the Ife Kingdom had been formally welcomed into the Dajoh family home in Mbakor, Benue State.
Describing the marriage as “beautiful” and “uncommon,” the Dajoh family expressed joy over the new addition to their household and extended goodwill to the SGF’s supporters and political associates.
“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 further urged Akume’s supporters to continue to stand by him, noting that the marriage marked a significant personal milestone.
Queen Zaynab, formerly known as Olori Wuraola, was married to the Ooni of Ife for about 17 months before their union ended in 2017.
She was ushered into her new home in Benue State amid cultural rites and celebrations, with the family highlighting Mbakor as the ancestral seat of the Tiv nation.
The announcement, which coincided with the Christmas season, also carried goodwill messages to Nigerians.
“We wish you all a happy Christmas celebration and a prosperous New Year,” the family added.
Confirming the marriage, Akume’s spokesman, Yomi Odunuga, clarified that although reports suggested the wedding took place on Christmas Eve, the union was actually formalised over a year ago.
“I can confirm the marriage. However, contrary to the rumour that the marriage was concluded on Christmas Eve, it is actually over a year old,” Odunuga said.
Senator Akume, a former governor of Benue State, currently serves as a senior official in President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
The marriage has since generated widespread reactions across Nigeria’s political and social circles.
Source – dailygazette
(vitalnewsngr.com)
