Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu, has reacted to the death of ex-Ogun East Senator, Buruji Kashamu.
The Ogun-born politician and a Peoples Democratic Party’s chieftain died Saturday at the First Cardiology Consultants Hospital in Lagos.
The former Governor of Abia State in a condolence message made available to IGBERE TV expressed sadness over the passing of Senator Buruji Kashamu.
Kalu also commiserated with the Ogun state government and its people over the sad loss.
Acknowledging the philanthropic gestures of late Kashamu, Kalu prayed to God to repose the soul of the late Senator.
He said, “I received with pain the news of the demise of Senator Buruji Kashamu.
“The late Senator Kashamu was a philanthropist and consummate politician who was passionate about the welfare of his people.
“The deceased was a notable figure in the political space, having served as a Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly.
“He was a detrabilized Nigerian”.
Kalu prayed to God to comfort the family members, friends and associates of the deceased.
Mr Kashamu was the founder of Western Lotto Limited, one of Nigeria’s lottery operators.
He served as the senator representing Ogun East in the eighth National Assembly and for years was wanted in the United States for alleged drug offenses. He always denied wrongdoing.
According to his spokesperson, Austin Oniyokor, the remains of Mr Kashamu will be interred on Sunday (today) in his Ijebu-Igbo home, in accordance with Islamic rites.
