The chairman of the Southern Senators, Micheal Opeyemi Bamidele has declared his intention to contest Ekiti Guber primaries.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Chairman of the Southern Senators Forum and Senator representing Ekiti Central, Opeyemi Bamidele, has declared his intention to vie for the position of governor in the coming election in Ekiti State, South West Nigeria.
Bamidele made this known in a letter he wrote to All Progressives Congress (APC) senators to inform them of his ambition.
Bamidele, In the letter, said he has all it takes to lead the state, having served in the legislature, executive and judicial arms of the government.
The letter read in part, “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 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.”
He urged his colleagues to support him.
