71-Year-Old Regina Akume Picks Senatorial Nomination Form

At 71, Regina Akume, wife of the current Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has picked up a senatorial nomination form, signaling her intention to contest in the upcoming elections.

Regina Akume currently serves as the Federal Representative representing the Gboko/Tarka constituency of Benue State in the 10th National Assembly.

A seasoned political figure, she previously served as the First Lady of Benue State from 1999 to 2007 during her husband’s tenure as governor.

Her move to contest for a senatorial seat has sparked conversations around experience, age, and women’s participation in Nigerian politics.