Seinde Arogbofa
Nigerian author and politician
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Seinde Arogbofa ((ⓘ) (born 23 March 1939)[1] is a Nigerian author who was the Secretary General of the Afenifere[2] His younger brother was General Oladeinde Jones Arogbofa, who was Chief of Staff of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.[3]
23 March 1939
Nigeria: The Path We Refused to Take (2017)
Bashorun Seinde Arogbofa | |
|---|---|
Seinde receiving an award from ANA. | |
| Born | Seinde Arogbofa 23 March 1939 Oka-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria |
| Occupations | author, politician |
| Known for | Former Secretary-General of Afenifere |
| Notable work | Wives and Mothers (1989) Nigeria: The Path We Refused to Take (2017) |
| Title | Bashorun and Asiwaju of Oka-Akoko |
| Spouse |
Chief Mrs Elizabeth Arogbofa
(m. 1946; died 2023) |
| Relatives | Jones Arogbofa (brother) |
| Awards | Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) |
Early life
Arogbofa was born in Oka-Akoko, a town in Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria. Both his late wife, Oluwakemi Elizabeth Arogbofa, and his deceased brother, Jones Arogbofa, were laid to rest in the same town.[4] He received his secondary education at Victory College, Ikare, where he obtained the West Africa School Certification. He then attended the University of Ibadan. Arogbofa was recognized by late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State for his contributions as one of the living heroes who fought for the creation of Ondo State.[5]
Political career
He began his political career as a member of the Alliance for Democracy before he later joined the Afenifere socio-cultural organization and became her Secretary General.[6] In the 2023 Ondo State political crisis he intervened and resolved to end the conflict between the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and his Deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.[7][8]
Honours and awards
| Honour/Award | Notes |
|---|---|
| Asiwaju Oka-Akoko | Traditional chieftaincy title[9] |
| Monograph Honouree | Recognized by the ANA, Ondo State Chapter[10] |
| Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) | Awarded by President Goodluck Jonathan for contributions to education and literature[11][12] |
| Ondo State Hall of Fame | Inducted for exceptional contributions to the state[13] |
Notable work
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1983 | Trapped (1983)[14] |
| 1985 | Agidi sours: Discipline on trial (1985)[15] |
| 1988 | The socialite (1988)[16] |
| 1989 | Wives and Mothers (1989)[17] |
| 2017 | Nigeria: The Path We Refused to Take (2017)[18] |
| 2019 | To The Stars Through Bows And Arrows (Ad Astra Per Ardua) (2019)[19] |