Buruji Kashamu, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is dead.
Mr Kashamu’s dead was announced by Ben Bruce, a former lawmaker and a member of the PDP.
“I have just lost my good friend of forever to #COVID19,” Mr Bruce announced on Facebook.
“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,” he added.