Posted by Samuel on Tue 30th Dec, 2025 - tori.ng
Mrs Akume made the statement during the wedding reception of the SGF’s son, held on Sunday in Makurdi, Benue State.
The lawmaker representing Gboko/Tarka Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mrs Regina Akume, has called on her husband, Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume, to “return to Christianity,” saying his rise and achievements were rooted in his Christian faith.
Mrs Akume made the statement during the wedding reception of the SGF’s son, held on Sunday in Makurdi, Benue State.
A video of her remarks, which later went viral on social media, was shared by Idoma Television on Monday.
Senator Akume, a former governor of Benue State, also celebrated his 72nd birthday over the weekend.
In the video, Mrs Akume prayed for her husband’s long life and good health, while advising him not to abandon Christianity.
She said, “I pray that the Lord will increase his years, good health of mind and body, and give him clarity in thinking and doing things right.
“And he should remember that he is a Christian, and it is Christianity that brought him this far. To drop Christianity now and go for anything else, he will not be successful.
“So my advice to him is to come back to Christianity and follow the line of Christ. We came all the way to the office of SGF, not through enemies but through Jesus Christ. And Jesus Christ is still alive and still working for us. I wish that he would come back to Christianity.”
Her comments come amid widespread discussions following reports that the SGF recently married another wife.
It had earlier been reported that the Akume Dajoh family announced the marriage of George Akume, to his new wife, Queen Zaynab Ngohemba-George Akume Dajoh.
Abraham Dajoh shared the announcement in a Facebook post on Friday.
“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 statement said.
“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. We wish you all a happy Christmas Celebration and a Prosperous New Year.”
In the post, the family also welcomed the new bride to “Benue State; the Food Basket of the Nation,” to “Mbakor; the seat of leadership of the Tiv nation,” and “the Dajoh family; the home of your darling husband”.
“Welcome home Queen Zaynab,” the message added.
Several photos circulating online showed members of the Dajoh family with Zaynab.
Previously, Queen Zaynab Otiti Obanor was married to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, in a traditional ceremony held on March 12, 2016, in Benin City, Edo State, followed by a thanksgiving and reception on March 13, 2016, at the Royal Court of Ife in Osun State.
The marriage was heavily publicised, though the monarch was represented at the traditional rites by his father. Following her marriage to the monarch, she was known as Olori Wuraola.
However, on August 30, 2017, Queen Zaynab officially confirmed via her Instagram account that the marriage had ended. The marriage lasted approximately 17 months.