A high-profile union is captivating Nigeria's social and political landscape as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has officially confirmed his marriage to Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
The announcement, made via a viral social media post from the Dajoh family of Benue State, was later confirmed by the SGF's spokesman, Yomi Odunuga, who clarified that the marriage is over a year old, contrary to rumors of a recent Christmas Eve ceremony. The public welcome for the Queen into the family's ancestral home in Mbakor, Benue, was a formal cultural celebration of the established union.
A Union of Political Stature and Royal Pedigree
The marriage links two significant spheres of Nigerian influence. Senator Akume, a former Governor of Benue State and a key pillar in President Bola Tinubu's administration, represents the pinnacle of political power. His new wife, Queen Zaynab, brings a heritage of traditional royalty. She was previously known as Olori Wuraola during her highly publicized but brief 17-month marriage to the Ooni of Ife, which ended in 2017. Since then, she has been known as a prominent humanitarian and public figure.
The Dajoh family's statement framed the union as "beautiful" and "uncommon," formally welcoming "Queen Zaynab Ngohemba-George Akume Dajoh" into their fold with deep cultural reverence. "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 statement read, highlighting the importance of heritage and place.
A Fusion of Worlds and a Diplomatic Undertone
The family's post also carried a subtle political message, extending thanks to Akume's supporters and urging them to "continue to support his Excellency even in this beautiful union." This linkage underscores how, in Nigeria's elite circles, personal life and public duty are often intertwined.
This marriage represents more than a personal milestone; it is a symbolic fusion of Nigeria's modern political aristocracy with its deep-seated traditional royalty. It has instantly become a major talking point, reflecting the public's fascination with the lives of its leaders and the enduring power of cultural ceremonies to affirm status and belonging at the highest levels of society.
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