A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Kosofe Constituency II, Hon. Tunde Buraimoh is dead. The lawmaker was rumoured to have died from coronavirus complications.
Although no official statement from the Lagos State House of Assembly on the news of his death, one Hon. Sanni Ganeey Okanlawon from Kosofe Constituency 1, confirmed the news, where he wrote on Facebook “ONE DEATH TOO MANY, TUNDE BURAIMOH, Sun re o”.
Tunde Buraimoh until his death, was the Chairman, Lagos House of Assembly Committee on Information, Strategy and Security.
Tunde Buraimoh was also a former chairman of Kosofe local government and the Bamofin of Ketuland.
According to one of the lawmakers, the late Braimoh was a very cautious individual whose loss made him sleepless.
He said: “It is true my brother, I could not sleep since 1am when I learnt about his demise. He is one of those who never toyed with his health matters.
“Highly cautious and will always maintain strict adherence to all medical counsels from the appropriate quarters as it concerns the prevention of this spread of COVID-19 scourge.
“He would be sorely missed, he was such a fine breed whose impact will ever remain a reference point.
Announcing the death on Friday morning in a statement, the Mayoress of Ikosi Isheri local council development authority, Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada, said: “Kosofe politics without you is a cold world of ice, freezing me to death like fish stark naked.
“Your demise is not just a lonely death but a string that rubs on many as victims. As a bearer of law, you stood as the voice of the voiceless. Many are living testimonies to your life touching impacts.
“Your leadership in Kosofe exemplifies the dexterity of your seasoned administrative prowess and uncommon resourcefulness in bringing good governance to the people at the grassroots.
“Your hands are always outstretched to the needy and the poor. Constantly your doors are flooded by beneficiaries of your flowing hands of honey.
“Every eye filled with sadness and sorrow were receiving succour with the cheerfulness of your face.
“We love you but the Almighty loves you more than we do. Rest in Peace.”