‘Ijebu Igbo has lost a hero’ — tributes pour in for Buruji Kashamu

Tributes are pouring in for Buruji Kashamu, a former senator from Ogun state, who passed away on Saturday.

According to Ben Murray-Bruce, former senator from Bayelsa, Kashamu died of complications from COVID-19 at First Cardiologist Consultants in Lagos.

Kashamu will be the third reported prominent Nigerian to die of COVID-19 at First Cardiologist Consultants.

Abba Kyari, former chief of staff to the president, and Abiola Ajimobi, former governor of Oyo state, also died at the hospital.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of late Senator Buruji Kashamu. May the Almighty Allah accept his soul, forgive his shortcomings and heal the loved ones he left behind,” Abubakar Atiku tweeted.

Below are some tributes for the late politician.

Sleep on Buruji Kashamu.

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He said to me during my presentation for WesternLotto. Is that thousands not too small for this project? Oya make it million now.

Less than 10 minutes, he turned my business around. 😭

Even in death, I will forever be grateful.
Oh Covid-19. Sigh.

— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) August 8, 2020

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Shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of my friend and brother Senator Buruji Kashamu as a result of Covid 19. May the Lord honor and reward him with a place in heaven & may He forgive him of all his sins. RIP my old friend. You fought a good fight & we shall miss you. pic.twitter.com/L8V829nCwL

— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) August 8, 2020

Senator Buruji Kashamu also, oh God! May Allah SWT forgive his shortcomings and grant him Jannah. Ameen!

— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) August 8, 2020

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My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of late Senator Buruji Kashamu. May the Almighty Allah accept his soul, forgive his shortcomings and heal the loved ones he left behind.

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— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) August 8, 2020

Inna lillahi wa inna ilaehi rojihun
Buruji Kashamu, may your soul rest in perfect peace and may Allah (SWT) forgive you of all your sins. https://t.co/6zwv5ySOLi

— Omoluabi (@therealajibola) August 8, 2020

I have just lost my good friend of forever to #COVID19. Until his death, Sen. Buruji Kashamu and I were inseparable. He died today at First Cardiology Consultants, in Lagos. May his gentle soul rest in peace. I pray his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear this heavy loss. pic.twitter.com/OJGIt0VK3n

— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) August 8, 2020

Walahi this 2020 weak me! Rest on Egbon.
We all shall outlive this year. Amin.

Buruji Kashamu Tinubu pic.twitter.com/MqD9lb1thS

— Nkàlàri® (@MrNkalari) August 8, 2020

Back then in Ago Iwoye, you will always see small cabs with the inscription Omo Ilu Foundation. He was a philanthropist

RIP Buruji Kashamu

— Akin Akinwale (@mrlurvy) August 8, 2020

Life is so short. If God gives you an opportunity to life, makes sure you live it honorably. Death is inevitable to every human being. Becoming the smartest politician won't give you eternal life. When death calls, only God can save you. Good night Sen.Buruji Kashamu pic.twitter.com/D5E1OkPlmo

— Adams Omoniyi (@adams_omoniyi) August 8, 2020

Buruji Kashamu is dead. Just when we thought he was going to turn Ijebu Igbo to little London😰

— Yummy Mummy(EVENT PLANNER IN LAGOS) (@seerhawluxevent) August 8, 2020

Sad to learn about the death of Senator Buruji Kashamu.

Covid-19 is still killing people. 💔💔

Rest in Peace, Buruji Kashamu. pic.twitter.com/0mLCGQsrsw

— Millionaire BusinessMan 🇨🇦 (@tboss_guy) August 8, 2020

https://twitter.com/Gugu_media_blog/status/1292151029254033410?s=20

Another Covid-19 death recorded again. 💔💔

Rest in Peace, Former Senator Buruji Kashamu.

— Slimfit (@iSlimfit) August 8, 2020

https://twitter.com/idowuayodeji0/status/1292149013777702912?s=20

RIP Buruji Kashamu. The man with the most iconic sounding name. The US can’t get him now. Free at last.

— Ayo Shonaiya (@AyoShonaiya) August 8, 2020

Sen. Buruji Kashamu died of Covid-19.
May his soul rest in perfect peace.😥😥😥 pic.twitter.com/YOfzKaOHXR

— 𝐇𝗼𝐧. 𝐒𝗼𝐥𝗼𝗺𝗼𝐧 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 (@Solomonwhite023) August 8, 2020

https://twitter.com/IsiakaAdeleke1/status/1292159625417175040?s=20

Rest in Peace Senator Buruji Kashamu. I had been praying for a recovery story, but God knows best. May God comfort the family. 🙏🏾

— Bolarinwa Olajide (@iambolar) August 8, 2020

I met Buruji Kashamu during my Uni days, he was an extra ordinary man with a Good heart, We met and spoke at lent when he was nursing the ambition of running for Governance in Ogun state

Rest on Kashamu, the man who spends without worries

— Adenekan Mayowa (@Mayorspeaks) August 8, 2020

Good night SENATOR BURUJI KASHAMU… Rest in Peace… pic.twitter.com/FJXiYT9e5d

— Dele Momodu Ovation (@DeleMomodu) August 8, 2020

Buruji Kashamu is dead, Omo this year is something else.
I remember my experiences with him in Ijebu Ode before the last gubernatorial elections.
May his soul rest in peace.

— Podcast link in Bio❤️ (@_Moropeda_) August 8, 2020

I lost the only man that has ever cared for me without asking for anything in return!

I was planning to visit you soon Prince Buruji Kashamu, to appreciate you for everything you did for me.

What a sad Saturday, my birthday mate. 😭

RIP Sir!

— Nwa Orlu ® (@is_sylva) August 8, 2020