Zaynab Ngohemba, the new wife of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has explained the motivation behind her recent marriage, describing it as a union founded on maturity, shared purpose, and mutual understanding.
LEADERSHIP had reported that Akume married Zaynab, formerly known as Zaynab Otiti Obanor, in a private ceremony in 2025, an event that has since generated widespread interest within social and political circles.
The marriage was confirmed on Friday through a celebratory Facebook post by Abraham Double-D Dajoh, a member of the Dajoh family, who described the union as “beautiful” and “uncommon.”
“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 partly reads.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by her media aide, David Adeoye, and published by ThisDay, Zaynab said the marriage represented the coming together of two individuals already committed to public service, rather than a major shift in personal direction.
According to the statement, “It is a partnership shaped by maturity, shared purpose, and an understanding that personal stability strengthens public duty.”
“Their union reflects the meeting of two lives already devoted to public purpose. It is not a reinvention of either individual, but a reinforcement of shared values—humility, discipline, empathy, and responsibility,” it added.
Adeoye further noted that the marriage comes at a time when Nigerians were demanding greater integrity and compassion from public office holders, saying the couple’s union reflects those ideals
“At a time when Nigerians increasingly demand integrity and humanity from those in leadership, this union sends a subtle but powerful signal that service is strongest when anchored in personal stability, shared values, and a long view of legacy,” the statement said.
Zaynab, previously known as Olori Wuraola, was formerly married to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. Their traditional marriage, conducted in March 2016, ended in 2017 after about 17 months.
