Seinde Arogbofa
Seinde Arogbofa is a Nigerian author. Arogbofa previously served as the Secretary General of the Afenifere and holds the title of Asiwaju of Oka-Akoko. His younger brother was General Oladeinde Jones Arogbofa, who served as Chief of staff of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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. 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.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. He acted as a key mediator, especially during the 2023 Ondo State political crisis, where he intervened and resolved to end the conflict between the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and his Deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.On 20 January 2019, he expressed skepticism about a Yoruba candidate winning Nigeria's presidential election stating: "I have my doubts that a Yoruba man will become president in 2023." However, he later endorsed Bola Tinubu — a Yoruba elder's presidential bid during the 2023 general election. On 16 July 2025, after the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari who died on 13 July 2025, In an interview, he called for sober reflection but criticized Nigeria's reliance on foreign medical care.
Literary impact
In 2015, three Nigerian researchers; Isaac Olawale Albert , Babajide Ololajulo and Oyesoji Aremu honored him with a researched project, titled: “Knowledge Economy and Nigeria's National Security: Essays in Honour of Bashorun Seinde Arogbofa, PEN, OFR " for his contributions to Nigerian literature and advocacy for better educational policies, the research project was published by the Society for Peace and Practice. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Ondo State governor, also, noticed his impactful activities both politically and literarily, in an event he described Bashorun Seinde Arogbofa as Inspiration to younger generations.One of his books has been reviewed by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria Mr. Kayode Ajulo.