Former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun recently shared a remarkable story about his birth, revealing that his mother carried him for three and a half years. He described his birth as a miracle, considering the extraordinary circumstances surrounding it.
Amosun made this disclosure at the 25th remembrance prayer for his late mother, Alhaja Rafatu Sanusi-Amosun, held in Abeokuta. He emphasized the importance of honoring one’s parents, even after they’re gone, citing principles from the Quran and Bible.
“Beyond respecting our parents, when they are no longer around, the best gift we can offer them is prayer,” Amosun said. “Since this is a significant 25-year milestone, we decided to make it slightly more elaborate — not a celebration, but a gathering to seek Allah’s forgiveness on her behalf.”
Amosun revealed, “I spent three and half years in my mother’s womb. My father, who was not present at the time, even arranged for fuel to be bought to burn my body if I did not survive the birth.”
He added, “When I was finally born, many people fled, unable to believe I was a human being, but here I am today, alive and well.”
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Amosun’s elder brother, Alhaji Abidoye Amosun, corroborated the story, saying, “Three days before the naming ceremony, we went to get the package sent by our father, and when we opened it, we saw the names and a ram for the ceremony.”
“Our father warned all of us not to envy him; rather, we should love him and be honest with him so that we can benefit immensely from him,” Alhaji Abidoye Amosun said. “I can tell you that anytime we need to do anything in the family, he will finance all of it, and sometimes he finances more than half, leaving a little for us to contribute. He has been a blessing to us.”
Amosun reflected on the transient nature of life, calling for prayers for his late mother and all departed souls. “We pray Allah forgives them and grants them Al Jannah Firdausi,” he said, expressing hope that his family would pray for him as well when his own time comes.
The remembrance ceremony brought together prominent Islamic leaders and aides who worked with Amosun during his eight-year tenure as governor.