Orji Kalu: Kashamu was a detribalised Nigerian passionate about people’s welfare

News Agency Of Nigeria 13:05 - 09 August 2020

Former Governor of Abia, Orji Kalu has been sentenced to 12 years jail term for fraud and money laundering. [happenings]

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, has condoled with the government and people of Ogun over the death of Sen. Buruji Kashamu.

In a statement from his office, on Sunday, Kalu conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the Kashamu family.

While acknowledging the philanthropic gestures of the late senator, the chief whip expressed sadness over the loss and prayed to God to repose the soul of the deceased.

“I received with pain, the news of the demise of Sen. Buruji Kashamu.

“The late Sen. 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.