Ahead of 2022 governorship election in Ekiti State, the chairman of Southern Senators Forum, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has formerly informed his colleagues elected on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC of his ambition to contest for the exalted office.
In a letter dated December 5, 2021, he said that he has what it takes to lead Ekiti State, having served in the legislative, executive and judiciary arms of government in the country.
Bamidele, who is also the chairman, Senate Committee of Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, appealed for the support of his colleagues, promising to further develop Ekiti as a governor.
He 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 governnor and Ekiti people will be better for it.”