Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has described the death of Sen. Buruji Kashamu on Saturday as a devastating blow to the nation’s political family.
The Governor in a statement released in Abeokuta by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin expressed shock over his death describing it as one death too many.
Abiodun said, “I received the sad news of the passing of Senator Buruji Kashamu today, 8 August, 2020, with a deep pain and grief that words cannot capture. On behalf of my family, the Government and the good people of Ogun State, I convey our deepest condolences.
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“His demise further diminishes the tribe of my close political associates. He was a large-hearted politician and courageous fighter for whatever cause he believed in.”
Similarly,former Governor of Ogun State,Otunba Gbenga Daniels has described the death of Kashamu as a rude shock .
He said, “I received with shock the news of the death of Senator Buruji Kasamu, who represented the Ogun East Senatorial District in the Red Chambers between 2015 and 2019.
I picked a timeless lesson of how transient life can be from this sad occurrence. I am glad despite all our years of political disagreements, conflicts and turbulence, by the hands of providence my heart found a rare opportunity of forgiving and making up with him before his untimely death.
“I pray for his repose to find peace with his Maker and for his family to find the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”
