Sen. Ibikunle Amosun : “My Birth Was A Miracle, My Mother Carried Me For Three And A Half Years”.

Former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun recently shared a remarkable account of his birth during a 25th-year remembrance prayer for his late mother, Alhaja Sanusi-Amosun, who passed away on October 27, 1999. Speaking at the family residence in Abeokuta, Amosun described his gestation period as an extraordinary three and a half years, a claim that has drawn both intrigue and skepticism.

Amosun recounted the doubts surrounding his humanity at birth due to this extended gestation. He revealed that his father, initially apprehensive about the situation, had even arranged for fuel to cremate him should he not survive the delivery. “When I was finally born, many people fled, unable to believe I was a human being, but here I am today, alive and well,” he stated, underscoring the miraculous nature of his arrival into the world.

During the remembrance ceremony, Amosun emphasized the importance of honoring one’s parents through prayer and reflection, a sentiment deeply rooted in both Islamic and Christian traditions. He remarked, “Beyond respecting our parents when they are no longer around, the best gift we can offer them is prayer,” highlighting the occasion as a time for seeking forgiveness for his mother’s soul.

The significance of the 25-year milestone was palpable, as Amosun noted that the gathering was not a celebration but a solemn assembly for spiritual intercession. His elder brother, Alhaji Abidoye Amosun, corroborated the extraordinary details of their family story, recalling their father’s foresight in preparing for the naming ceremony.

As the event concluded, Amosun urged attendees to reflect on the impermanence of life and the importance of prayers for departed souls. He expressed a heartfelt hope that his own family would extend similar prayers for him in the future. “We pray Allah forgives them and grants them Al Jannah Firdausi,” he concluded, invoking a wish for divine mercy and eternal peace for his mother and all who have passed.

The remembrance event attracted Islamic leaders from Egbaland and former aides from Amosun’s tenure, all coming together to honor the legacy of a beloved matriarch and the values she instilled in her family.