Lagosians mourn Senator Bayo Osinowo a.k.a Pepperito

By Ihesiulo Grace

15 June 2020

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Lagosians have been mourning after the news of Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Adebayo Sikiru Osinowo death was announced.

The Senator popularly known as Pepperito in the state political circle died at the First Cardiologist Hospital, Lagos after a brief illness.

See tweets from Lagosians

TINUBU’s Statement on Death of Senator Osinowo

”The sudden, unexpected passing of Senator Bayo Osinowo has deeply hurt me and Lagosians. He was more than a close friend and political associate. Over the years he became like a family member and brother in so many ways.

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— Slim Arinola (@slim_arinola) June 15, 2020

The last picture of him I took was in November, that was the last time I saw him too.
RIP Senator Bayo Osinowo AKA Pepperito.
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— Diary of A Female Agripreneur (@ultrafarmsng) June 15, 2020

I wish to express my sincere condolences to the family of Senator Bayo Osinowo representing Lagos Senatorial District at the Senate.

His untimely demise came as a rude shock. I know we shall all miss his insightful contribution in Lagos East, Lagos and Nigeria as a whole.
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— HORLAH OF LAGOS🐺✨ (@TheHorlahmedey) June 15, 2020

Today, Lagos lost a hardworking and committed son, Senator Bayo Osinowo. As the Senator representing Lagos East, he worked for the progress of our state and will be remembered for his love and service to the people. VIA @jidesanwoolu
— Butter (@trafficbutter) June 15, 2020

It was so sad that my Senator Bayo Osinowo is no more. He is a unifying factor, detribalised, committed & generous. He stands for truth.Lagos East will miss him. I pray that God will give the family, Lagos East, Lagos State & Nigeria the fortitude to bear this great loss.
— Titilayo Alli-Lawanson (@LawansonAlli) June 15, 2020