My mother carried me for three and a half year – Amosun

Former Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, revealed that his late mother carried him for three and a half years, calling his birth nothing short of a miracle

He noted that many people struggled to believe he was a human being at birth due to the unusually long gestation period.

Amosun made this revelation during the 25th remembrance prayer for his late mother, Alhaja Rafatu Sanusi-Amosun, held at the Amosun family residence in Abeokuta. Alhaja Sanusi-Amosun passed away on October 27, 1999.

At the event, Amosun emphasized the importance of honoring one’s parents, even after their passing, a principle supported by both the Quran and the Bible. “Beyond respecting our parents when they are no longer around, the best gift we can offer them is prayer,” he said.

Reflecting on the significance of the 25-year milestone, he added, “We decided to make it slightly more elaborate—not a celebration, but a gathering to seek Allah’s forgiveness on her behalf.”

Amosun recounted, “I spent three and a 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 explained that his mother’s pregnancy was a mystery to many, as it appeared and disappeared over the extended period.

“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 said.

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