Opeyemi Bamidele
NigeriapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Opeyemi Bamidele is a prominent Nigerian politician currently serving as the Senate Leader and senator representing the Ekiti Central Senatorial District. He is known for his advocacy for sustainable development and unity within the state, and he publicly endorsed Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a second term, emphasizing the importance of continuity in leadership.
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Opeyemi Bamidele clarified that the contentious provision had been misrepresented, insisting that the amendment neither introduced a fresh offence nor sought to prohibit preaching in public places.
Senate Defends Amid Public OutcryNigeria· 2026-07-28Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate Leader, assured Nigerians that the proposed constitutional amendment contains robust safeguards.
NNPP Cautions FG Against Rushing State Police in NigeriaNigeria· 2026-07-19
The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, provided further insight into the constitutional safeguards being considered by the National Assembly to shield state police services from undue political influence.
UK Backs State Police Reforms in Nigeria, Safeguards ListedNigeria· 2026-07-16
Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate Leader, defended the proposed State Police Bill and its constitutional safeguards.
Federal Intervention in Electoral IntimidNigeria· 2026-07-06Opeyemi Bamidele defended the Senate’s decision in a statement issued by his media office.
State Police Bill Heads to 36 State Assemblies for ApprovalNigeria· 2026-06-29
Senator Opeyemi Bamidele described the bill as 'a child of necessity and not of political expediency.'
Senate Defends Passage, Cites National CoNigeria· 2026-06-28Opeyemi Bamidele is the Senate Leader who described the proposal for state police as a carefully designed framework aimed at balancing local policing autonomy with national cohesion.
State Police Bill Lands in State Assemblies for ApprovalNigeria· 2026-06-25
Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed the measures while leading debate on the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Alteration (State Police) Bill, 2026.
Senate Outlines Safeguards Against AbuNigeria· 2026-06-24
Opeyemi Bamidele is the Senate Leader who moved the motion for the adoption of manual voting.
Senate Begins Voting on State Police Creation in NigeriaNigeria· 2026-06-24
Debate on the legislation was led by Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, who urged senators to support what many lawmakers described as a critical reform.
Senate Passes State Police Bill, Empowers GovernorsNigeria· 2026-06-24The Campaign Council led by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele.
Oyebanji Thanks Voters, Seeks PDP, ADC SuNigeria· 2026-06-22
Senator Opeyemi Bamidele congratulated Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on his re-election.
First Ekiti gov since 1999 to win back-Nigeria· 2026-06-21Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele defended the decision to not make real-time electronic transmission of results compulsory.
New date proposed for Nigeria's 2027 presidential pollNigeria· 2026-02-17
Opeyemi Bamidele is the Senate Leader who defended the decision to exclude the 'real-time' clause from the amendment.
N'Assembly May Shift 2027 Presidential Poll Date to Feb 13Nigeria· 2026-02-16
Opeyemi Bamidele outlined key provisions of the Electoral Act amendment bill.
Nigerian Senate Resumes Debate on Electoral Act AmendmentNigeria· 2026-02-02
Opeyemi Bamidele outlined key components of the proposed amendments to the Electoral Act.
Senate forms panel for high-stakes Electoral Act reviewNigeria· 2026-01-30
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele outlined key components of the proposed amendments to the Electoral Act.
Senate forms 7-man committee for Electoral Act reviewNigeria· 2026-01-29Opeyemi Bamidele is a Senate Leader mentioned by Emmanuel Adeyemi during his screening.
Senate defends Tinubu’s ambassador-designate over gaffeNigeria· 2025-12-22
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele moved that Order 12 be set aside to allow Joash Amupitan into the chamber.
Senate screens new INEC chairman-designate Joash AmupitanNigeria· 2025-10-16
Senate Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, was present at the Lagos public hearing.
Sharia Courts Demand in South West NigeriaNigeria· 2025-07-06
The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, will also witness the signing of the tax reform bills.
Tinubu Signs Key Tax Reform BillsNigeria· 2025-06-26
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele is mentioned as the chair of the zonal public hearings in Lagos.
Barau Pledges Full Support for 2027Nigeria· 2025-06-26
Opeyemi Bamidele chaired the Ad-Hoc Committee on the Emergency Rule in Rivers State.
Rowdy session as Senate confirms non-indigene as Rivers electoral commission chairNigeria· 2025-06-25
Opeyemi Bamidele is the Chairman of the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Governance in Rivers State.
85% Drafted by Fubara — SenateNigeria· 2025-06-19
Senator Opeyemi Bamidele assured Nigerians that the legislature will ensure that every naira allocated in the 2025 Appropriation Bill delivers tangible results.
Senate to Track N1.48trn SpendingNigeria· 2025-06-19Senator Opeyemi Bamidele disclosed the screening of the nominees during the Senate exercise.
Tinubu's 17 Rivers Agency Nominees Screened by SenateNigeria· 2025-06-18
Senator Opeyemi Bamidele made the revelation in a statement issued on Sunday to commemorate the mid-term exploits of the country’s foremost legislative institution.
Electoral Reform: Senate's 2027 PledgeNigeria· 2025-06-15
Opeyemi Bamidele speaks about his encounter with the military junta and his role in the June 12 struggle for democracy in Nigeria.
Senate Leader's US Asylum StoryNigeria· 2025-06-15
Opeyemi Bamidele is the Leader of the Senate who disclosed plans to institutionalise a presidential address on June 12.
Senate Moves Presidential Inauguration VenueNigeria· 2025-06-10
Opeyemi Bamidele is the Senate Leader mentioned in the context of the Senate's performance and legislative actions.
Lawyers sue senators to refund salaries over poor performanceNigeria· 2025-05-28
