Reformed Ogboni Fraternity
| Reformed Ogboni Fraternity | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1914 Fraternal organization |
| Scope | International |
| Motto | Behold, How Good and Pleasant it is for Brethren to Dwell together in Unity. |
| Nickname | R.O.F. |
| Headquarters | 38, Abeokuta Street, Adekunle, Lagos, Nigeria. |
The Reformed Ogboni Fraternity, also known as the R.O.F, is an international
History
The Reformed Ogboni Fraternity was founded on 18 December 1914. It was started as an alternative of the Aborigine Ogboni Fraternity for practitioners of Christianity, and its founder was the Anglican cleric T.A.J. Ogunbiyi.[2]
Founding members that joined him in starting the fraternity included Prince
Although the fraternity was started both by and for the Christian elite, it has since grown in scope, and today its membership includes
Notable members
Notable members of the fraternity have included:
- Sir grandmaster, of the fraternity) [8]
- Chief Ladoke Akintola[9]
- Sir Adetokunbo Ademola (who also served as Olori Oluwo) [10]
- King Ooni of Ife [11]
- Sir Alake of Egbaland [12]
- King George VI of the United Kingdom and the Dominions [13]
- Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe[14]
- Sir Ahmadu Bello[15]
- Chief Olusegun Obasanjo[16][17]
- Chief Francis Meshioye[18][19][20] (As of 2023, he is the current Olori Oluwo)
Controversies
The organization has been alleged to be a secret cult
References
- ^ Ibenegbu, George (2018-04-16). "Ogboni Fraternity: top facts you should know". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
- ^ Refugees, United Nations High Commissioner for. "Refworld | Nigeria: The Reformed Ogboni Fraternity (ROF), including the nature of its belief system and its purpose; whether membership is compulsory, especially for children of members, and consequences for refusing to join the ROF; whether positions within the ROF are inherited". Refworld. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
- ^ Akintola 1992, pp. 9 and 10.
- ^ "African Spirituality and Christian Theology". TheNationOnlineNg.net. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Nothing Secret, Sinister about us - Ogboni fraternity". Guardian.ng. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ Bengt Sundkler and Christopher Steed (2000), A History Of The Church In Africa, Cambridge University press, pp. 734 and 735.
- ^ Kwame Anthony Appiah and Henry Louis Gates Jr. (2005), Encyclopedia of Africa: Volume I, Oxford University press, p. 60.
- ^ "Nothing Secret, Sinister about us - Ogboni fraternity". Guardian.ng. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ "Nothing Secret, Sinister about us - Ogboni fraternity". Guardian.ng. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ "Nothing Secret, Sinister about us - Ogboni fraternity". Guardian.ng. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ Akintola 1992, p. 96.
- ^ Akintola 1992, p. 95.
- ^ Akintola 1992, p. 13.
- ^ "Ogboni leader says members attend churches, mosques; lists founding members". Dailypost.ng. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Ogboni leader says members attend churches, mosques; lists founding members". Dailypost.ng. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ Refugees, United Nations High Commissioner for. "Refworld | Nigeria: Azigidi and Ogboni cults including rituals and ceremonies; consequences for refusing to join; relations with the government (1999)". Refworld. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
- ^ "BBC News | Africa | Obasanjo poll victory challenge ends". news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
- ^ "Chief Francis Meshioye Archives". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
- ^ "Ogboni Fraternity formed to promote Christian values —Leader". Punch Newspapers. 2019-12-14. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
- ^ "ROF leader donates to elderly, orphanage". Vanguard News. 2021-02-23. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
- ISBN 9780203398258.
- JSTOR 40459084.
- ^ Ibenegbu, George (2018-04-16). "Ogboni Fraternity: top facts you should know". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
- ^ Johnson, Dayo (June 20, 2016). "Anxiety in Akure as President of Ogboni Fraternity in Nigeria dies". Vanguardngr. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
- ^ "inauthor:"PROF. IYKE NATHAN UZORMA"". Google Search. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
- ^ "Nothing secret, sinister about us — Ogboni Fraternity". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2019-12-14. Retrieved 2022-01-07.
Further reading
- Akintola, Akinbowale (1992). The Reformed Ogboni Fraternity (R.O.F.): The Origins And Interpretation Of Its Doctrines And Symbolism website:- www.reformedogboni.com.