“Our Leaders are Human Beings”: Queen Zaynab’s Aide Reacts After Marriage to Akume
- The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has been celebrated following his marriage to Queen Zaynab Otiti-Obanor
- The people of Benue State welcomed the new chapter in Akume's life after living separately from his former spouse for a long time
- According to Queen Zaynab's media, Davide Adeoye, the SGF's marriage is not a story of controversy, but of continuity
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FCT, Abuja - David Adeoye, the media aide to Queen Zaynab Otiti-Obanor, said the people of Benue state welcomed the new chapter in the life of the Secretary of the Government, George Akume, after his latest marriage.
Legit.ng reports that Akume officially tied the knot with Queen Zaynab Otiti-Obanor some few days ago.
Source: UGC
Adeoye said Akume has been living separately from his former spouse for a long time and was able to avoid public drama.
He stated this in a statement made available to Legit.ng on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
“Those close to the family and the community have long been aware that the SGF had lived separately from his former spouse for a long time now, a period marked by restraint, discretion, and an absence of public drama. True to his longstanding character, Senator Akume neither sought public sympathy nor indulged in explanations. He continued to serve, focused and composed, allowing private matters to remain private.”
Queen Zaynab’s aide said community leaders, elders, women’s groups, and youth organisations said Akume has found personal peace after his latest marriage.
According to Adeoye, a senior traditional figure in Benue State, said:
“Our leaders are human beings. When one of our own finds stability after a long period of quiet difficulty, we acknowledge it with goodwill.”
While a youth leader in Makurdi said:
“We are happy because our leader looks settled. A settled man leads with clarity.”
He added that the community has extended a warm reception to Akume’s new wife.
He further stated that many described Queen Zaynab as “poised, respectful, and deeply conscious of the responsibilities that come with being associated with a national officeholder.”
Adeoye said the appearance of the people of Benue fits the message that” leadership thrives when the person behind the office is at peace.”
Queen Zaynab wishes fans Happy New Year
Recall that Olori Zaynab took to social media via her Instagram page to celebrate the New Year with her fans in 2020.
Olori Zaynab might no longer be the queen of Ife, but she has made sure to carry herself admirably, as expected of a queen.
In a note on her Instagram page, the former queen prayed for her fans as she wished them abundance in the New Year.
George Akume: 7 interesting facts about SGF
Legit.ng earlier reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Akume as Secretary of the Government of the Federation (SGF) on Friday, June 2, 2023.
Akume is a former governor of Benue state and senator who represented Benue Northwest senatorial district.
The prominent Benue politician was also a minister under the immediate past president, Muhammadu Buhari.
Source: Legit.ng
