SGF George Akume weds former Ooni’s wife Queen Zaynab
Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has officially married Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife. The union was confirmed by the Dajoh family, who welcomed her into their home in Mbakor, Benue State, this December. The announcement, made public by a family member, has sparked widespread attention across social and political circles. Queen Zaynab was previously married to the Ooni of Ife and is now celebrated as part of the Dajoh family.
What we know
- George Akume has married Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, who was formerly married to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.
- The Dajoh family officially welcomed Queen Zaynab into their home in Mbakor, Benue State, this December.
- The family described the union as “beautiful” and expressed collective joy at her arrival.
- The announcement coincided with the festive period, with the family wishing Nigerians a happy Christmas and New Year.
- Akume’s spokesman, Yomi Odunuga, confirmed the marriage and clarified that it is over a year old, not recently held in Gboko.
