The 7th Man: How George Akume Married Ooni’s Ex-Wife Queen, Fresh Details Emerge

Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has officially married Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, who is known as the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.

This news was shared on Friday by Abraham Double-d Dajoh, a member of the Dajoh family, through a celebratory post on social media.

The union, which has been described by the Dajoh family as “beautiful” and “uncommon,” marks a significant development in Senator Akume’s personal life.

The family has warmly welcomed Queen Zaynab into their family in Benue State, expressing their collective joy about this new chapter for Senator Akume and his household. The announcement quickly gained traction online, signaling the public’s interest in this high-profile marriage.

“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.

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.

“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.

George Akume is the number 7th man in this government, and his new wife is joining him as his second wife.