‘You’re A Trusted Ally’ – President Tinubu Hails Bamidele As He Celebrates 60th Birthday

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Friday, described Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, as a trusted ally and confidant.

In a press statement signed by the State House Director of Information, Abiodun Oladunjoye, Tinubu commended Bamidele for his steadfastness, loyalty, commitment to progressive politics.

The President praised Bamidele for his loyalty and dedication to progressive politics and years of promoting the welfare of the people as Students’ Union leader, activist, legal practitioner and an outstanding politician.

The statement read, “I use the opportunity of the 60th birthday of Senator Opeyemi Bamidele to thank God for His grace upon his life and the mercy he received to be alive, and to be in such an exalted position.

“Senator Bamidele is one of my closest allies and protégé who has risen to national prominence on the back of his steadfastness, loyalty, commitment to progressive politics and hard work in the promotion of the welfare of the people.

“I know of Senator Bamidele’s sense of duty and extraordinary talent having worked with him for many years. His passion, energy and dedication has continued to propel him and will continue to serve him into greater future.

“I join family, friends and well-wishers in wishing the Senate Leader many Happy returns, good health and God’s guidance.”

Naija News reports that Senator Bamidele was a commissioner during Tinubu’s administration as Lagos State governor.

The lawmaker representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District first served as a legislative aide in 1992 when Tinubu was the Senator Representing Lagos West.