Michael Opeyemi Bamidele

“The law is plain on this: the moment you are sworn in as a member of the National Assembly, you automatically relinquish any executive office you previously held.”

“No one should use the Senate Presidency as a fallback option, whether entering the chamber only to contest for leadership or retreating to their previous office if unsuccessful in his or her quest for the leadership position.”

“You cannot make a law that is targeted at an individual.”

“The dress that fit us in 2023 may not fit us today, and Parliament is the tailor.”

“You cannot simply walk in as a first-time member to become the President of the United States Senate or Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. The fact that such a rule did not exist in our Senate three years ago is not an argument against our decision to introduce the global best practice in parliamentary governance.”

“Politics comes with its trials, but our focus remains unwavering.”

“You are the future of this state and this nation. Your education is your power, your tool for transformation. Stay focused, stay determined, and continue to strive for excellence.”

“Any society that must stand the test of time must invest in education. Education remains the bedrock of sustainable development.”