The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has describe the death of Senator Buruji Kashamu as a shock and great loss to the entire people of the State.
Senator Kashamu, who represent the Ogun East Senatorial District at the National Assembly between 2015-2019 and contested the Governorship position on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in 2019.
Gov. Abiodun in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin in Abeokuta said Kashamu’s death is one too sad to bear and a devastating blow to the Nation’s political family.
“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 .
“He was not just a loving personality, a generous giver and someone who lived for others, he was to many a beacon of hope of a better tomorrow. This painful exit is much more than the end of an individual.
“Distinguished Senator Kashamu was a phenomenon ,he was faithful to his principles and convictions and even his critics woud attest to his tenacity of purpose.
“Our brother and friend was a consummate politician and patriot who will be sorely missed within and outside Ogun State for his larger than life disposition.
“Posterity will accord him his due recognition for his legacies of service and forthrightness. He was a worthy Ambassador of Ogun State.”
“Amazing is the affair of the believer, verily all of his affair is good and this is not for anyone except the believer. If something of good / happiness befalls him he is grateful and that is good for him. If something of harm befalls him, he is patient and that is good for him” (Saheeh Muslim #2999).
“May Allah forgive and admit him to Aljannah Firdaus and grant the family, friends and associates the patience to bear this painful loss,” he said.
Iremide Jonathan