Following the sad news of the death of the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Bayo Osinowo, popularly known as ‘Pepperito,’ many social media users have reacted to the news, identifying with his family.

The news of  ‘Pepperito’s’ death, has gained a spot on the trend on Twitter and hitting several searches on google.

Updated: Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial district, Adebayo Osinowo, popularly known as "Pepperito" is dead. pic.twitter.com/xmoTMEopMn

— TVC News (@tvcnewsng) June 15, 2020

The All Progressives Congress (APC) receives with shock the passing of our distinguished Senator representing Lagos East in the Senate, Chief Sikiru Adebayo Osinowo.

— APC Nigeria (@OfficialAPCNg) June 15, 2020

While the cause of his death is yet to be known, a few persons have speculated that the Senator died from coronavirus complications while others claimed it was a heart attack. None of this, however, is yet to be verified.

For those who pointed out that he had died from the virus, they used the opportunity to remind the many Nigerians who believe that the virus does not exist or is not in Nigeria that the coronavirus is very real as they urged Nigerians to stay safe and away from public places.

An unconfirmed report said that Pepperito died of #COVID19 complications. https://t.co/1tPGfg36kk

— Adetutu Balogun, MBA (@Tutsy22) June 15, 2020

Senator Oshinowo aka Pepperito reportedly passed on due to illness from COVID-19, why would anyone doubt that this virus is amongst us and it's spreading fast? Please don't gamble with your life. Observe all safety measures

— PAMILERIN ADEGOKE EMMANUEL (@TheOnlyOlogi) June 15, 2020

Goodnight Senator Bayo Oshinlowo Pepperito !!! RIP. heart attack???

Please be careful, supposing someone had punched him!!! We are in a difficult period!!! pic.twitter.com/LiZtOWrrr3

— Slim Arinola (@slim_arinola) June 15, 2020

While many used the opportunity to remind themselves that life is short and anyone can die at any moment, others shared some political points as it concerned the position he held before he passed on. A few people, however, pointed out that he may not have been very impactful to his constituency while he was alive and hearty.

I used to laugh at his name "Pepperito" as a funny choice of name for a politician.
ile aye ile asan
One minute you are here and the next you are Air. pic.twitter.com/kCdfdbo6P4

— MaD gEnIuS (@D_mad_genius) June 15, 2020

 

With the kind of brute force he deployed to win that ticket from Ashafa and enthrone his other candidates, if only pepperito knew he won't even last the term, he probably would have had a different approach to life.

— Adesola (@adesolaahmed) June 15, 2020

If we ask what was his contribution (s) to governance since he was in house of representatives and senator now, they will say we should not talk about the dead. #pepperito

— Oje4gunners (@OmoOje_) June 15, 2020

Shame on you, death! A huge loss to Lagos State, especially his constituent Zone B Senatorial District of Lagos East.

No doubt you'll forever be missed by all and sundry, the invincible Pepperito, himself.

Continue to rest in power, our very own Senator Bayo Sikiru Osinowo. pic.twitter.com/tCg7O4SDRP

— Comrade Adedayo Osho (@osho_comrade) June 15, 2020

‘Pepperito,’ who passed on at the age of 64, was a 4-time lawmaker at the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Kosofe Constituency before he won a Senate seat at the National Assembly in February 2019. He was subsequently appointed as the Chairman, Senate Committee on Commerce, Industry, and Investment.

Bad news spread so fast. Just where I'm standing here, this man has called about 10 people already to tell them Pepperito is dead.
RIP Senator Adebayo Osinowo aka Pepperito ?

— Macstones (@macstones_) June 15, 2020