Hon. Rasheed Kashamu is a politician and member of the Ogun State House of Assembly. He represents Ijebu North Constituency 1 in Ogun State, Nigeria.
Basic Profile
– Full name: Hon. Abdulrasheed Kashamu
– Nationality: Nigerian
– Occupation: Politician and Businessman
Political Career
– He was elected in the 2023 Ogun State House of Assembly election representing Ijebu North Constituency 1.
– He became one of the youngest lawmakers in Ogun State.
– In the Assembly, he served as Minority Whip at a point.
– In 2025, he defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Family Background
– He is the son of the late Senator Buruji Kashamu, who represented Ogun East Senatorial District at the 8th National Assembly.
Education
– BSc in International Business and Management – Brunel University, London
– MSc in International Finance and Investment – University of Surrey, UK.
Hon. Rasheed Kashamu is a young Nigerian lawmaker from Ogun State who entered politics after the death of his father, Senator Buruji Kashamu, and now represents Ijebu North I constituency in the Ogun State House of Assembly. Abdulrasheed (Rasheed) Kashamu’s influence in Ogun State politics. Abdulrasheed (Rasheed) Kashamu is considered a young but strategically positioned political figure in Ogun State, mainly because of his family political legacy, legislative role, and growing alliances within major parties.
1. Strong political family legacy
His influence is partly rooted in the legacy of his father, Buruji Kashamu, a powerful political figure in Ogun East and a senator in Nigeria’s 8th National Assembly.
– Buruji Kashamu built a large grassroots political network, especially in Ijebu land.
– Many of those political loyalists and structures are believed to still support Rasheed Kashamu today.
2. Legislative role in Ogun State
As a member of the Ogun State House of Assembly representing Ijebu North Constituency I, he has influence through:
– Law-making and oversight roles
– Representation of local interests in state governance
– Participation in political negotiations within the Assembly.
– He has also served as Minority Whip, which gave him influence in coordinating opposition lawmakers.
3. Strategic party movement
His defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was politically significant because:
– APC is the dominant party in Ogun State.
– His move potentially strengthened APC support in parts of Ijebu North.
4. Youth political influence
At 26 when elected, he became one of the youngest lawmakers in Ogun State, giving him influence among:
– young voters
– student and youth political groups
– emerging politicians in the region.
5. Regional influence in Ijebu politics
The Ijebu region is a key political bloc in Ogun State. Through the Kashamu political structure, he has:
– grassroots mobilisation ability
– influence in local political campaigns and party structures.
LIST OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS CARRIED OUT BY HON. ABDULRASHEED KASHAMU (HRK)
1. Construction of Two Blocks of Classrooms with Office and Store duly furnished at Moslem Primary School, Igbaire, Oke Sopen, Ijebu Igbo in Okesopen (Ward 6)
2. Construction of Bore Hole Powered with Generator at Oke Alafia, Atikori, Ijebu Igbo (Adjacent Moslem Praying Ground) in Atikori (Ward 1).
3. Construction of Bore Hole Powered with Generator at Odoraboyejo, Ojowo, Ijebu Igbo in Ojowo/Japara (Ward 2).
4. Construction of Bore Hole Powered with Generator at Dagbolu Village, Ijebu Igbo in Omen (Ward 3).
5. Construction of Bore Hole Powered with Generator at Gbokutaru Village, Ijebu Igbo in Osun (Ward 4).
6. Construction of Bore Hole Powered with Generator at Kadiri, Oke Agho, Ijebu Igbo in Oke Agbo (Ward 5).
7. Construction of Bore Hole Powered with Generator at Odobalogun, Okesopen, Ijebu Igbo in Okesopen (Ward 6).
8. Erection and Installation of Solar lights along Idi Scale – Egbe Road in Ijebu Igbo.
8. Enpowerment Programme for Over 100 Market Empowered through Cash Gift.
9. Presentation of a Bill for Revitalisation of Apoje Farm in Ijebu Igbo at the floor of the House.
10. Assisting the less privileged, sick and needy.
