Mrs. Regina Akume, a member of the House of Representatives representing Gboko/Tarka Federal Constituency, has publicly appealed to her husband, Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), to reaffirm and return fully to his Christian faith. The appeal was made on Sunday during the wedding reception of their son in Makurdi, Benue State, a gathering that also coincided with celebrations marking the SGF’s 72nd birthday anniversary.
In a video clip that has since gone viral on social media and was shared by Idoma Television, Mrs. Akume prayed fervently for her husband’s long life, good health, and clarity of mind and judgment. She urged him not to “drop Christianity,” saying that his rise in public life and achievements were rooted in his Christian faith.
“I pray that the Lord will increase his years, grant him good health of mind and body, and give him clarity in thinking and doing what is right,” she said.
“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… We came all the way to the office of SGF not through enemies but through Jesus Christ.”
Her comments have sparked wide public discussion, especially on social and conventional media platforms, with many reacting to what some see as an unusual public admonition from a spouse of a senior government official.
The remarks come amid heightened attention surrounding reports that Senator Akume married another wife, Zaynab Ngohemba-George Akume Dajoh, formerly married to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. The union has been widely shared on social media, although the SGF’s spokesperson has clarified that the marriage is not a recent development and has been in place for more than a year, despite renewed public interest following its circulation online.
While details and timing have been the subject of speculation, Mrs. Akume’s public appeal linked her concerns to spiritual grounding and the role of Christianity in her husband’s life and leadership.
Social media platforms have been abuzz with reactions to Mrs. Akume’s remarks, with opinion split between those who view the appeal as a personal and spiritual intervention, and others who see it through the lens of public leadership and personal choice. Analysts note that the discourse taps into broader conversations in Nigeria about faith, family values, and leadership integrity, especially as the nation edges closer to the 2027 electoral cycle.
Senator Akume, a veteran politician and former Governor of Benue State, continues to serve in one of the highest offices in the country. As discussions around his personal life and public persona evolve, the interplay between private faith and public leadership is likely to remain a point of public interest.
