SENATOR-ELECT and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State, Chief Buruji Kashamu, has described the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, as his role model.

Kashamu, who is the chairman of the Organisation and Mobilisation Committee of the PDP in the South-West, paid a rare tribute to the former Lagos State governor in an open letter, describing Tinubu as a true hero to be emulated by every Nigerian.

Kashamu is the senator-elect of Ogun-East senatorial district and one of the most vocal opponents of the APC before the party won the presidential election of March 28.

He said that it was important to honour those deserving of honour now that elections are over.

In the open letter addressed to Tinubu, Kashamu said, “Truth be told, men like you are made up of sterner stuff and are rare to come by in every generation. Little wonder you are called the Asiwaju and Jagaban of Borgu. I doff my hat.

“I hope that in spite of our membership of different political platforms, we would be able to collaborate for the upliftment of Yorubaland in particular and Nigeria as a whole.

“My sincere prayer is for the Almighty Allah to keep you and give you good health and long life to be able to see the Nigeria of your dream. For me, I join other Nigerians in wishing you the best, even as we aspire and pray Almighty Allah to make us – the younger ones – be like you, the Jagaban of Borgu.” Kashamu described Tinubu as the architect of modern Nigeria, who, he said, made history by leading an opposition party for 16 years and then grabbing power at the centre.

He noted that without Tinubu, the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, would not have won the March 28 election. He said, “Although I now belong to the opposition, your achievements transcend political divides and I am not ashamed to publicly acknowledge them. There is no denying the fact that your place in the history of the Yoruba race in particular, and, in Nigeria in general, is well etched.

“The fanatical support that the President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, enjoys in his homestead was matched with your commanding influence in the politics of the South-West and indeed the Yoruba race to produce the results we witnessed during the elections. “By your sheer wit and unwavering commitment to democratic ethos, true federalism and economic prosperity, you led the Alliance for Democracy from a one-state party to a regional party and now a national party that is about to form the government at the centre.”

Buruji, who sued former President Olusegun Obasanjo last December over a controversial book authored by the ex-President, also congratulated Obasanjo and Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun. He promised Amosun that he would ensure that the nine PDP legislators in the Ogun State House of Assembly give him maximum cooperation.

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Haha, some people nor just get shame sha.
Trying to 'placate' Tinubu just in case Buhari tries to probe him so that the man, Tinubu, would wade in and 'rescue' him. Talking about double standards in politics, there you have it, folks.
Kashamu you're on your own - no Jona to 'save' you again. So he suddenly realise Tinubu's importance overnight? No doubt, Tinubu is now one of the most influential Yoruba men alive today, but Dear Gen. Buhari, in your "fight against corruption" please remember Tinubu o.

datz How my enemies will publicly Praise Me after Seeing the work of God in my life.
Hit LIKE if u agree.

This Drug baron is just deceiving himself,

just come out straight and tell us, you are looking for soft landing.

not to face your charges as the US court.



Well i can still believe you small sha, cus ojuyobo himself na Bird of same feather una be.

both of you are drug addict.

FFK, see your life. You know you have Satan's blessing when agama lizards like temitemi call you their role model.

Who born monkey,Timubu Na father to all of you

Omo mehnnnnn...... See re-alignment.

I can see some defections coming....... Ogun here we come

God may all my enemies be bowing like this for me.

What an humble letter from Kashamu. I was surprised when I read Doyin Okupe's congratulatory message to Tinubu too. Am sure Fayose and Fani Kayode would also have done that secretly. That is Vintage Yoruba race for you. Beyond our aggressive politics, our respect for Elders, celebrating the successful among us and protecting our common tradition has never been in doubt

What a shameless man. Your time in the senate is gonna be as brief as a line drawn in a desert sand, with the most subtle wind would erasing it in the blink of an eye.

Pray you don't get extradited to the US to face criminal charges pending against you.

Role model indeed.

Now we know where he learnt his boju boju mo(hiding ability) which has made it impossible for the American govt to track him

Oga tinubu hiding from US govt since 00AD

Who wouldn't be proud of Tinubu especially if he is your brother. I am firstly yoruba and lastly Nigerian! I Love Jagaban like no other, I am so glad to have him as a leader and most importantly as a brother!

SaiTinubu!
SaiBuhari!

Of course, Tinubu should be the Role Model of any serious politician in this country. I've always admired him and I think the new opposition party, PDP, should make him a case study if they ever want to get to Abuja again.

Why wouldn't he be his role model.

Jagaban was once a big time drug dealer in the states.

Birds of a feather.

Yasher:
Now we know where he learnt his boju boju mo(hiding ability) which has made it impossible for the American govt to track him

Oga tinubu hiding from US govt since 00AD

kayode27:
Why wouldn't he be his role model.
Jagaban was once a big time drug dealer in the states.
Birds of a feather.

thank you jare.
both of them are drug-dealer

OK, ooo.

Tinubu should not be spared in the Anti corruption war.

Kashamu wan dodge extradition to the U.S!

Rubbish.

Chai...Baba wan port.

I don't believe this.I can't believe this.I shouldn't believe this LMAO.Some pple no get shame.

What a big U turn!

Hhm Kashamu himself, always looking for soft landing.

Jonathan will begin to see clearly after May 29.

Obj warned him about Buruji Kashamu and Co. but he would not hear.

Now Kashamu sees BAT as his MODEL; not GEJ again.

Chronic sycophant at work