In a public appeal that has captured national attention, Regina Akume, the member representing Gboko/Tarka Federal Constituency, has called on her husband, Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume, to recommit to the Christian faith. Her remarks came during a significant family event, just days after widespread reports confirmed the SGF's new marriage.
A Public Plea at a Family Celebration
The appeal was made during the wedding reception of the couple's son, held on Sunday in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State. A video of the event, later shared by Idoma Television on December 29, shows Mrs. Akume offering prayers and counsel to her husband.
She specifically prayed for his long life, good health, and clarity of mind. However, the core of her message was a spiritual admonition. "He should remember that he is a Christian, and it is Christianity that brought him this far," she stated in the video. She further advised that abandoning Christianity for any other path would not lead to success, urging him to "come back to Christianity and follow the line of Christ."
Mrs. Akume emphasized that their journey to his current high office was achieved through faith, stating, "We came all the way to the office of SGF, not through enemies but through Jesus Christ."
Context of the Remarks: A New Marriage and a Birthday
This public intervention did not occur in a vacuum. It followed closely on the heels of two major events in Senator Akume's life. First, the SGF, a former governor of Benue State, celebrated his 72nd birthday last weekend.
More significantly, her comments came amid a flurry of social media discussions regarding the SGF's reported new marriage. On December 26, 2025, a family member, Abraham Double-D Dajoh, announced on Facebook that Senator Akume had married Zaynab Ngohemba-George. She is widely known as the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
Dajoh's post, made on behalf of the Akume Dajoh family from Mbakor, Benue State, welcomed "his new and uncommon wife, Queen Zaynab Ngohemba-George Akume Dajoh, into the Dajoh family." Photographs from the event circulated rapidly online, sparking diverse reactions from the public.
Reactions and Official Position
The marriage announcement and subsequent video from Mrs. Akume have generated mixed reactions across social media platforms, with many Nigerians weighing in on the family and religious dimensions of the situation.
In related developments, David Adeoye, the media aide to Queen Zaynab Otiti-Obanor, has commented on the union. He indicated that the people of Benue State have welcomed this new chapter in the SGF's life. Adeoye also noted that Senator Akume had been living separately from his former spouse for a considerable period and had managed the situation without public drama.
The convergence of a high-profile political figure's personal life, a public appeal grounded in faith, and traditional marriage customs has created a compelling national story. It highlights the often complex intersection of public service, private life, and religious conviction in Nigeria's socio-political landscape.
