Bamidele: Tinubu sleeps well because Akpabio leads Senate

Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has complimented Senate President Godswill Akpabio, noting that one of the reasons President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sleeps well is owing to Akpabio’s effective leadership in the Senate.

Bamidele made the remarks on Monday while speaking on behalf of a group of senators who had convened at Akpabio’s Abuja home to celebrate his 62nd birthday.

According to a statement from Akpabio’s media office, the gathering was impromptu, but notable attendees included the National Assembly Management team, led by the newly appointed Clerk, Kamoru Ogunlana; political associates; Akpabio’s friends; and Senate President’s office staff, led by Chief of Staff Sylvester Okonkwo, who presented a birthday card and gifts on the team’s behalf.
Others who attended were Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, former Deputy Governor of Edo State Philip Shaibu, and important private individuals.

Senator Bamidele praised Akpabio for his leadership, saying that his colleagues are pleased with his performance as Senate President.

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“I know one of the reasons he (President Tinubu) can sleep well is because he has you (Akpabio) as the President of the Senate.”He trusts you. He depends on you. He relies on you and takes your comments seriously.

“Mr President of the Senate, we are all really proud of you. I’m standing beside my coworkers. I’m always honored to speak on their behalf, and I’m confident that I’m saying exactly what they expect.
“We are extremely proud of you. Senator Bamidele stated, “We just want to thank you for who you are and the kind of leadership you provide.”

When asked to offer a toast on behalf of former and current governors, Senator Adam Oshiomhole, a two-term Edo State governor, remarked, “This evening, I’m asked to give a toast to a man who was elected President of the 10th Senate.” His Senate leadership reminds us all that no matter what platform we were elected on or whose party we represent in the 109 Senatorial Districts, once we arrive in the Senate, we become a symbol of one Nigeria.

“And in a moment like this, to speak of a man who had the appetite to tolerate debates and remind us that Senators are not meant to stammer and that democracy manifests better when there are controversies, not meant for the faint of heart, we must have the courage to face issues, debate them, build consensus, and reach an agreement in the national interest. You do not shy away from severe problems. That was the message he (Akpabio) delivered to us last week.”

Akpabio responded by thanking his colleagues and other well-wishers for their gesture, despite the fact that he had no plans to celebrate his birthday.