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Dignitaries honour Kashamu at mother’s funeral

Dignitaries such as the immediate past President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki; the governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun and ex-governor of Ogun State, Chief Gbenga Daniel, were among the political leaders that stormed Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State on Saturday for the 40th day funeral ceremony of the late Alhaja Wulemotu Ebunoluwa Kashamu, the mother of Senator Buruji Kashamu.

They also included former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ibrahim Mantu; Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, Senator Obinna Ogba, Senator Ben Bruce, Senator Teslim Folarin, Senator Duro Faseyi, Senator Sam Anyanwu and the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka (GNI).

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Others were former Oyo State Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala and ex-Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, who was represented by the immediate past Secretary to the State Governor, Taiwo Adeoluwa.

The ceremony was kicked off with a prayer session led by Islamic clerics.

This was followed by an exquisite reception where guests were entertained by artistes such as Yinka Ayefele, Kolade Onanuga, Faith Band, Small Doctor and Zlatan. DJ Humility also spiced up the evening.

Ace comedian Seyi Law was the compere at the ceremony.

Ifedayo Ogunyemi

Ifedayo O. Ogunyemi‎ Senior Reporter, Nigerian Tribune ogunyemiifedayo@gmail.com

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