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SGF George Akume Marries Queen Zaynab, Formerly Married To Ooni Of Ife

The Akume Dajoh family has announced the marriage of George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), to his new wife, Queen Zaynab Ngohemba-George Akume Dajoh.

Abraham Double-d Dajoh shared the announcement in a Facebook post on Friday.

“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 said.

“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. We wish you all a happy Christmas Celebration and a Prosperous New Year.”

In the post, the family also welcomed the new bride to “Benue State; the Food Basket of the Nation,” to “Mbakor; the seat of leadership of the Tiv nation,” and “the Dajoh family; the home of your darling husband”.

“Welcome home Queen Zaynab,” the message added.

Several photos circulating online show members of the Dajoh family with Zaynab.

Previously, Queen Zaynab Otiti Obanor was married to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, in a traditional ceremony held on March 12, 2016, in Benin City, Edo State, followed by a thanksgiving and reception on March 13, 2016, at the Royal Court of Ife in Osun State.

The marriage was heavily publicised, though the monarch was represented at the traditional rites by his father. Following her marriage to the monarch, she was known as Olori Wuraola.

However, on August 30, 2017, Queen Zaynab officially confirmed via her Instagram account that the marriage had ended. The marriage lasted approximately 17 months.

In her official statement, she addressed rumours of infidelity and infertility, dismissing them as false.

She stated, "What I can confirm is that the Ooni and I are no more," and expressed her intention to continue her work as a humanitarian with the United Nations.

Following the divorce, she reverted to her maiden name, Zaynab Otiti Obanor, and relocated to Doha, Qatar.

Before surfacing as Akume’s new bride, she was widely reported to have married a wealthy Arab prince, with whom she is said to have welcomed a daughter in 2022.

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

The announcement was made public on Friday by a facebook user and member of the Dajoh family, Abraham Double-d Dajoh, via a celebratory social media post.



Queen Zaynab Ngohemba-George Akume Dajoh. While the union is reportedly established, the Queen was officially welcomed into the Dajoh family home in Mbakor, Benue State, this December.

He confirmed the union between the high-ranking government official and the former Olori of the Ife Kingdom.

The Dajoh family described the union as “beautiful” and “uncommon,” as they formally welcomed her into their fold in Benue State.

In a statement that quickly went viral, the Dajoh family expressed their collective joy, signalling a significant chapter for the SGF’s household.

Queen Zaynab Ngohemba-George Akume Dajoh. While the union is reportedly established, the Queen was officially welcomed into the Dajoh family home in Mbakor, Benue State, this December. | Credit: Dajoh Family.
“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 extended their appreciation to the political associates and supporters of the 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 further read.


Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and his new wife, Queen Zaynab Ngohemba-George Akume Dajoh. While the union is reportedly established, the Queen was officially welcomed into the Dajoh family home in Mbakor, Benue State, this December. | Credit: Dajoh Family.
Queen Zaynab, who was 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.

“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.


Some members of the Dajoh dynasty are celebrating their new mother, Queen Zaynab Itohan Ngohemba George-Akume Dajoh.| Credit: Dajoh Family.
The announcement coincided with the festive period, as the family used the opportunity to wish Nigerians a happy holiday season.


“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 politician, currently serves as a key figure in the President Bola Tinubu administration.

The news of his marriage to Queen Zaynab—a prominent humanitarian and former royal—has become a major talking point across the country’s social and political circles.

When contacted on the telephone on Friday, Akume’s spokesman, Yomi Odunuga, confirmed the marriage.

He, however, said contrary to reports that the wedding was held on December 24, the marriage is over a year old.

“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.

Afriifa:
how shameless to even make it public.

kelechi50:
We are celebrating US strike on terrorist and SFG is talking about marriage.

Doing wrong things, at the wrong time.

Jakumo:
To each his own haha

To each his own

baby124:
Aunty just de move from husband to husband. From Ooni, to Dubai Arab to George Akume. How many husband you don marry madam. See the shame Ooni bring on throne marrying indiscriminately. SMH.

Is George not Married to Regina in Nigeria? So which fake court wedding are they doing in UK? George Akume go UK go commit bigamy? Hahahaha. Zaynab just de make joke of herself everywhere and she come attach Ooni to everything.

SixSeven:
Leave her alone. People like you are never happy with others. I don't like these politicians but the human in me cannot sit with this comment. So what if she marries 6 men? How does that affect you? Human beings are truly the evil eye, they prefer sadness and doom. She is an adult and is not destined to live alone.

By the way, do you know how many women of the old days moved from husband to husband? If she no marry, you go talk, she marry, you talk, she divorce, you talk, she remarry, you talk. If you have nothing good to say, keep it inside and mind your business.

ednut1:
List of Dated and married

A former deputy governor
A lebanese rich man
Ooni of ife
Now SGF.

Wetin this babe put for toto?

baby124:
We will leave her alone but she loves the attention and likes to attach Queen to her name which she no longer is. Don’t put yourself outside and complain when people give their opinion. Who is evil eye? The person you are defending moving from husband to husband every market day does not seem to know evil eye exists. You better go and get lost if you no get wetin to type. You can’t sit down wetin? Erase my comment na.

shortgun:
I don't know what's wrong with you people. Anybody can find love at any age.
I support this marriage with 2 cretes