Zaynab Ngohemba, formerly known as Zaynab Otiti Obanor, has spoken out about her recent marriage to George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
Chronicle NG reports that the couple married in 2024 in a private ceremony that has sparked public curiosity and become a big discussion point in the country’s social and political circles.
Zaynab’s media aide, David Adeoye, issued a statement on Wednesday, describing the marriage as “rooted in maturity, shared purpose, and mutual understanding.”
She described the partnership as the coming together of two people who were already committed to public service, rather than a change in personal orientation.
The statement read, “It is a partnership shaped by maturity, shared purpose, and an understanding that personal stability strengthens public duty.
“Their partnership represents 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.”
Adeoye further stated that the marriage occurs at a time when Nigerians are increasingly clamoring for integrity and compassion from public officials, and that the couple exemplifies this ideal.
“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,” it added.
“Together, they embody a leadership model that values empathy alongside authority and service alongside structure. Their partnership underscores a simple truth: leaders who understand humanity govern better, and societies thrive when service is treated as a calling rather than a platform.”
Zaynab, formerly known as Olori Wuraola, was married to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. The formal marriage, which began in March 2016, terminated in 2017, after 17 months.
