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The ancient town of Iyin-Ekiti in Ekiti State came alive on Saturday with royal splendour, cultural rhythm, and political glamour as the Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (MOB), was installed as the Oluomo of Iyin-Ekiti by the Oluyin of Iyin-Ekiti, Oba Adeola Adeniyi Ajakaiye (Oyinyosaye III). The prestigious title, conferred during the colourful 2025… Continue reading Senate Leader Bamidele Crowned Oluomo of Iyin-Ekiti in a Grand Royal Festivity

****Reaffirms commitment to party unity In another demonstration of purposeful leadership and dedication to party growth, the Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (MOB), has donated a brand-new 2025 model Coaster Bus to the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ekiti State Executive Committee. The presentation, widely described as a remarkable act of support and solidarity, underscores… Continue reading Senate Leader Bamidele Donates Brand-New Coaster Bus to APC Ekiti State Executives

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, on Tuesday assured Nigerians that the ongoing amendment to the Electoral Act, 2022, would be completed on or before December 2025 and used for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. Bamidele, who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District, gave the assurance in a statement shortly after the… Continue reading 2027 Polls Will Use Amended Electoral Act, Says Senate Leader Bamidele

Says parliament should be commended, not vilified The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele on Saturday defended the decision of the National Assembly to ratify the proclamation of state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, noting that they should be commended and not vilified. As a responsible and responsive parliament, Bamidele… Continue reading Bamidele: N’Assembly Prevented Descent to Anarchy in Rivers

  The Oluyin of Iyin Ekiti, Oba Adeniyi Ajakaiye, has conferred the prestigious chieftaincy title of Oluomo of Iyin Kingdom on the Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the development of the community. Speaking during the conferment ceremony, Oba Ajakaiye lauded Senator Bamidele’s unwavering commitment to the growth… Continue reading Senate Leader, Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, Honored with Chieftaincy Title In Iyin Ekiti

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele on Tuesday reeled out the accomplishments of the 10th National Assembly, saying the upper chamber had been passing diverse laws aimed at creating an environment for economic competitiveness and positioning Nigeria for a $1 trillion economy by 2030. Bamidele, currently representing Ekiti Central, added that many of… Continue reading N’Assembly Positioning Nigeria for One Trillion Dollar Economy by 2030 – Bamidele

The National Assembly has secured the assent of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Bills establishing Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State and Federal Universities of Agriculture and Development Studies in Iragbiji, Osun State. Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele revealed the decision of the president yesterday after the… Continue reading NASS Secures Presidential Assent to Federal Universities in Ekiti, Osun

The Body of Benchers, currently chaired by Chief Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), has confirmed the Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele; human rights lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) and 13 other prominent legal practitioners life members of the prestigious body. Bamidele’s confirmation was formally announced on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at the meeting of the body held at its head office in… Continue reading Bamidele, 14 Others Confirmed Life Benchers

The senate leader and lawmaker representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has distributed 500 bags of fertilisers and cash gifts to farmers in Ekiti State. Bamidele who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District said  the fertilizers were distributed to boost food production and the economy in line with the agenda of the administration to… Continue reading Bamidele Distributes 5000 Bags Of Fertilizers To Farmers In Ekiti