Chairman of Southern Senators Forum, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has informed all Senators elected on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) of his aspiration to contest for governor of Ekiti state.
Senator Bamidele in a letter written to APC Senators dated December 8, said that he has what it takes to lead Ekiti state having served in Legislative, Executive and Judiciary Arms of government in the country.
The Chairman of Senate Committee of Judiciary who sought the support of his colleagues vowed to move Ekiti forward as a Governor.
Bamidele said, “I have got what it takes to lead Ekiti State in such a peculiar time, like this, following my over 35 years in various leadership positions and brilliant exposure in the the three arm of government (Operating within the judicial arm), a three term cabinet member of Lagos State government (operating in the Executive arm), and as elected Hon. Member of the House of Representatives and distinguished Senator (operating in the legislative Arm) of government.
“By the God’s grace I will be a round peg in a round hole, if given an opportunity to serve as governor and Ekiti people will be better for it.”
