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Senator Buruji Kashamu dies of COVID-19 complications (See post)

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4 years ago

August 8, 2020

Prominent Nigerian politician and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Buruji Kashamu, is dead.

His death was announced by Senator Ben Murray-Bruce in the evening of Saturday, August 8. “I have just lost my good friend of forever to #COVID19.

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

The former senator, represented Ogun East Senatorial District at the National Assembly and the governorship candidate of the PDP in the 2019 election.