The founder and spiritual leader of Shafaudeen in Islam Worldwide, Wakajaye, Ibadan, Professor Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP, has reiterated the importance of identifying with ancestral roots, while tracing his bloodline to Somgbe town in Osun State.
During his visit to the town, Professor Olagoke was received by the Olu of Somgbe Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba Kamil Ajadi, Ilufemiloye Ojelabi II as well as palace chiefs.
According to Professor Olagoke, the visit was part of his efforts to fulfil the provisions of the Quran and the Bible, which encourage people to give back to their families and communities.
He described his visit to Somgbe as a way to connect with members of his bloodline and contribute to the development of the town.
Professor Olagoke emphasized the significance of maintaining ties with one’s ancestral lineage, warning that neglecting one’s roots could lead to negative consequences in life.
He described the visit as a spiritual fulfillment and an opportunity to share the good things in his life with his extended family.
Professor Olagoke was further delighted to discover that the Olu of Somgbe is his in-law through his wife, who hails from the Aloworinmada lineage.
The don expressed his desire to contribute to the town’s development and shared his plans to support the community.
The visit, which could be described as a heartwarming reunion for Professor Olagoke, gave the opportunity to reconnect with his family and strengthen the bonds between himself and his ancestors.
Professor Olagoke recalled the background about his great-grandfather, Ogunelu, who was a brave warrior who
migrated from Ejigbo to settle in Ibadan in 1796 under the the auspices of Aole and Ogbori-efon also a warrior .He hailed from Otamokun and also one of the sons of a King in Saki, Oba Onipode.
The Islamic cleric who had during a similar visits, traced his ancestry to Otamokun in Ogbomoso and Okere-Ado rulling house in Saki in the Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State as well as Ejemu and Ejigbo in Osun State , warned that whoever forgets or neglects his or her bloodline or the source of his origin will not only suffer later in life ,but will also incur the wrath of God.
He said the legacy of Ogunelu and the Ogunelu Dynasty remained an integral part of his identity, adding that his visit to Somgbe allowed him to further explore his family’s rich history.
“You can see the flood of opportunities being given by God,” Professor Sabit Ariyo Olagoke beautifully expresses the abundant blessings he has received in reconnecting with his ancestral roots.
His words: “The significance of coming to Some is in fulfilment of what the Holy Q’uran says to give back to the dynasty, society and family that has given me the opportunity to taste the water of life.
“I have never met Ogunelu who happens to be my great-grandfather and the children directly from him were so many and we can identify some of them , one of them happens to be Oloworinmada born in Ibadan at Ita olodo area around Aare Alasa Reconciliation Center, the first reconciliation center in Ibadan land.”
“We never met these people, but the story we have been hearing regarding them is making us look for facts.”
“Since we able to realize that he arrived at Somgbe in the 19th century and he has a lot of children, grand children great-grand children and great-great grandchildren,which means through the paternal or maternal lineage, I have my families around here in Somgbe.
“Through my son, the Mogaji Esin of our dynasty, Ogunelu Dynasty in Ibadaland,we have met with them, they accepted us and we are accepting them.
“This is a kind of fellowship which is of God’s interest and a fulfilment of the fact that we are not just being rhetorical about the command of God in the Q’uran and Bible, we are implementing it’s provisions which is the essence of being a practical Muslim.
“It is a sin when you profess things, you preach it to people and you are found lacking in implementing it yourself.”
“That God is giving us that opportunity to do it today, am full of joy and happiness and I believe that whatever good I may have in stock, at least, they will be able to share from it. Whatever good they too may have in stock, my children, grandchildren and other members of the family will share joyfully from it.
“People must look inward rather than outward, I never knew that the Olu of Somgbe happens to be my inlaw because his wife is from the Oloworinmada.”
“I want to do a lot of things to contribute to the development of Somgbe and I pray that God will give me the wherewithall. Without having people with a memorandum of understanding among ourselves, it will be impossible.
“You can see the flood of opportunities being given by God. For our meeting to be memorable, it must have impact and the impact is what we are now looking forward to and not just seeing ourselves.”
In response to Professor Olagoke’s visit, the Olu of Somgbe Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kamil Ajadi, encouraged others to follow in Professor Olagoke’s footsteps and trace their roots, emphasizing the importance of unity, love, and progress among families.
According to him, it is not a good thing for someone to completely lose contact with his or her family lineage .
“We thank Professor Sabit Ariyo Olagoke, a servant of God who God has raised at this point in time to search for all his ancestral lineage to bring them back to their roots.”
The monarch described the visit as a “welcome development” and promised to invite Professor Olagoke to his upcoming 25th year anniversary celebration as a guest speaker.
He said the legacy of Ogunelu and the Ogunelu Dynasty remained an integral part of his identity, adding that his visit to Somgbe allowed him to further explore his family’s rich history.
“You can see the flood of opportunities being given by God,” Professor Sabit Ariyo Olagoke beautifully expresses the abundant blessings he has received in reconnecting with his ancestral roots.
His words: “The significance of coming to Some is in fulfilment of what the Holy Q’uran says to give back to the dynasty, society and family that has given me the opportunity to taste the water of life.
“I have never met Ogunelu who happens to be my great-grandfather and the children directly from him were so many and we can identify some of them , one of them happens to be Oloworinmada born in Ibadan at Ita olodo area around Aare Alasa Reconciliation Center, the first reconciliation center in Ibadan land.”
“We never met these people, but the story we have been hearing regarding them is making us look for facts.”
“Since we able to realize that he arrived at Somgbe in the 19th century and he has a lot of children, grand children great-grand children and great-great grandchildren,which means through the paternal or maternal lineage, I have my families around here in Somgbe.
“Through my son, the Mogaji Esin of our dynasty, Ogunelu Dynasty in Ibadaland,we have met with them, they accepted us and we are accepting them.
“This is a kind of fellowship which is of God’s interest and a fulfilment of the fact that we are not just being rhetorical about the command of God in the Q’uran and Bible, we are implementing it’s provisions which is the essence of being a practical Muslim.
“It is a sin when you profess things, you preach it to people and you are found lacking in implementing it yourself.”
“That God is giving us that opportunity to do it today, am full of joy and happiness and I believe that whatever good I may have in stock, at least, they will be able to share from it. Whatever good they too may have in stock, my children, grandchildren and other members of the family will share joyfully from it.
“People must look inward rather than outward, I never knew that the Olu of Somgbe happens to be my inlaw because his wife is from the Oloworinmada.”
“I want to do a lot of things to contribute to the development of Somgbe and I pray that God will give me the wherewithall. Without having people with a memorandum of understanding among ourselves, it will be impossible.
“You can see the flood of opportunities being given by God. For our meeting to be memorable, it must have impact and the impact is what we are now looking forward to and not just seeing ourselves.”
In response to Professor Olagoke’s visit, the Olu of Somgbe Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kamil Ajadi, encouraged others to follow in Professor Olagoke’s footsteps and trace their roots, emphasizing the importance of unity, love, and progress among families.
According to him, it is not a good thing for someone to completely lose contact with his or her family lineage .
“We thank Professor Sabit Ariyo Olagoke, a servant of God who God has raised at this point in time to search for all his ancestral lineage to bring them back to their roots.”
The monarch described the visit as a “welcome development” and promised to invite Professor Olagoke to his upcoming 25th year anniversary celebration as a guest speaker.
