Ex-minister Babatope, says shattered by Kashamu’s death

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By Bolaji Buhari
Lagos, Aug. 8, 2020 A chieftain of the main opposition PDP, Chief Ebenezer Babatope, says he is shattered by the death of Sen. Buruji Kashamu.

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Kashamu, who had an extradition saga with U.S. authorities over alleged drug offences a few years ago, was a prominent member of the PDP party.

Babatope, a former Minister of Transportation made the statement while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in a telephone interview on the passing of Kashamu.

Kashamu, who represented Ogun East Senatorial District in the eighth Senate, reportedly died of COVID-19 complications on Saturday in Lagos.

Babatope described Kashamu’s death as devastating, saying that the death of the politician was a rude shock.

He described the PDP chieftain as a likable personality, saying that his departure was a big loss to the PDP.

“I am shattered by the news of the death of Sen. Buruji Kashamu. I am saddened by his departure.

“He was such a likable personality, who was liked by everyone in PDP.

“This is a big shock to us. This news is devastating. I wish it was not true that Kashamu is gone,” said Babatope.

H prayed for the repose of Kashamu’s soul, asking God to grant the family fortitude to bear the loss.

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