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Ajimobi adopts twins from a mentally ill woman

The first family in Oyo state has adopted a set of twins-two boys-delivered by a mentally ill woman in Ibadan the Oyo state capital. The … Continue reading Ajimobi adopts twins from a mentally ill woman


The first family in Oyo state has adopted a set of twins-two boys-delivered by a mentally ill woman in Ibadan the Oyo state capital.

The mother of the twins, Miss Taiwo Monsurat Ariyo who is an orphan has being mentally unstable since the age of 10.

Wife of the Oyo state governor, Mrs. Florence Ajimobi who organised the naming ceremony for the twins promised to adopt the two boys and that their mother will also be stabilised and properly rehabilitated.

The two boys were immediately given the surname of the governor as they were named, Abdulbasit Oluwaseyifunmi and Abdulwariz Oluwaseunfunmi Ajimobi at a naming ceremony attended by government functionaries.

According to the doctor in charge of the case, Dr. Jonathan Osamoh, the Hausa Community in Sabo brought Taiwo and her twins to the Adeoyo Maternity hospital after she had an unhygienic delivery within the Sabo community.

Dr. Osamoh disclosed that Taiwo’s condition is treatable and can be stabilised with time.

Mrs. Ajimobi promised that her family will bear all the responsibility of raising the twins.

Sitting beside the first lady was the mother of the twins in white lace, as her children were being named. She remained mute and her facial expression revealed neither joy nor sorrow.

Mrs. Florence Ajimobi who had earlier visited the young mother and her kids after delivery promised to take absolute responsibility of the kids, starting with the naming ceremony.

Unknown father

Taiwo and her brother, Idowu-the only relative she has-is the only survivor from the first set of triplets from their parents while Taiwo is the only survivor from the second set of triplets by their mother who died while they were much younger.

Idowu disclosed that Taiwo has been mentally ill since her 10th birthday and that she goes out and comes at will, only for her to return with the pregnancy one day without any lead to who the father was.

He expressed his gratitude to Mrs. Ajimobi for giving his sister a new lease of life.

Dr. Jonathan Osamoh was optimistic of Taiwo’s recovery and rehabilitation as Mrs. Ajimobi gave assurance that all bills would be taken care of as Taiwo embarks on the journey to recovery.