Bamidele Mourns Fasoranti, Says Nigeria Has Lost a Patriot
By Anayo Akwitti Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the foremost leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, describing him as a patriot par excellence and a statesman of uncommon integrity. Bamidele said the late centenarian consistently placed the national interest above personal and sectional […]
Senate Postpones National Security Summit Over NAF Crash
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has indefinitely postponed its National Security Summit scheduled for October 12 and 13, 2026, following the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Ondo State. Senate Leader and Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on the summit, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, announced the postponement in a statement on Tuesday. The NAF ATR-42 […]
Women’s Inclusion Critical to Nigeria’s Development – Bamidele
By Anayo Akwitti Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele says Nigeria cannot reach its full development potential without greater participation of women in governance, diplomacy, business and public leadership. Bamidele described gender inclusion as a strategic investment in the country’s human capital and institutions, rather than an act of favour. He spoke on Thursday at the presentation […]
Bamidele Urges Oyebamiji to Congratulate Adeleke
By Oluwakemi Kindness Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has urged the APC governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, to accept the election result and congratulate Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election. Bamidele made the appeal in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Monday while assessing Saturday’s governorship election, which saw Adeleke defeat […]
Senate Condemns Abductions in Oyo and Borno Schools
By Anayo Akwitti The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, has condemned the abduction of 87 students and teachers in Borno and Oyo states, describing the attacks as a threat to Nigeria’s future. Bamidele said the latest kidnappings highlight the urgent need to establish state police as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security system. […]
We Did Not Impose Electoral Act — Senate Leader
By Anayo Akwitti Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, says the 2026 Electoral Act was based on stakeholders’ consensus, not legislative imposition as alleged by opposition parties. In an Easter message on Sunday, Bamidele dismissed claims, particularly by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), that key provisions of the law are designed to weaken opposition ahead of the […]