Biography
Michael Opeyemi Bamidele CON (born 29 July 1963), popularly known as MOB, is a Nigerian lawyer, human rights activist, and politician who is currently serving as the majority leader of the Nigerian Senate since 2023. He has represented Ekiti Central senatorial district in the Nigerian Senate since 2019.
In June 1992, he contested in the primary elections to the Federal House of Representatives representing Oshodi/Isolo Federal Constituency in Lagos State under the platform of the Social Democratic Party but lost. He served as special assistant on legal matters to Senator Bola Tinubu until November 1993, when Nigeria's democracy was truncated by General Sanni Abacha.
In July 2000, he was appointed senior special assistant on political and intergovernmental relations to the Lagos State governor.[10]
He was later appointed as commissioner for Lagos State Ministry of Youth, Sports and Social Development in governor Bola Tinubu's administration. In April 2011, he was elected as a member of the 7th National Assembly to represent Ekiti Central federal constituency 1. In March 2015, in his article entitled: “My hatred for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu”, criticized the released of The Lion of Bourdilion, a documentary film aired by Africa Independent Television on March 1, 2015, and the role played by the opposition party, in the release of the controversial film.
Sponsored Bills
| BN | Title | Date Sponsored | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB130 | Retirement of Magistrates Bill, 2023 | Oct 04, 2023 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| SB144 | Federal College of Agriculture and Tropical Studies Efon Alaye, Ekiti State (Establishment) Bill 2023 | Oct 05, 2023 | Passed | View |
| SB163 | National Social Investment Programme Agency Act 2023 (Amendment) Bill, 2023 | Oct 10, 2023 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| SB246 | 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) Bill, 2023 | Nov 06, 2023 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| SB247 | 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) Bill, 2023 | Nov 06, 2023 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| SB286 | Whistle Blowers Bill, 2023 | Nov 28, 2023 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| SB377 | Extradition Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 | Mar 06, 2024 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| SB703 | North-Central Development Commission (Establishment) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 | Feb 12, 2025 | Passed | View |
| SB845 | Nigeria Police Trust Fund (Amendment) Bill | Jun 24, 2025 | Assented | View |
| SB990 | Federal High Court Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | Awaiting Cmtt Report | View |
Motions Sponsored 8
| Motion | Date Filed | Outcome | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motion to adjourn the Senate until Tuesday, 23rd January, 2024. | Dec 30, 2023 | Adjourned accordingly | View |
| Motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole to consider the report on the confirmation of nominees for the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. | Dec 30, 2023 | Agreed to | View |
| Consideration of the appointment of Ambassador Desmond Akawor. | Nov 28, 2023 | Agreed to | View |
| Consideration of the 2022-2024 External Borrowing Plan. | Nov 28, 2023 | Agreed to | View |
| Consideration of the 2023 FCT Supplementary Appropriation Bill. | Nov 28, 2023 | Agreed to | View |
| The Senate resolved to sit on Monday, 31st July, 2023 to deliberate on the request of Mr. President for the confirmation of nominees for appointments as Ministers. | Jul 31, 2023 | Agreed to | View |
| Motion to consider the request for additional financing for the National Social Safety Net Programme. | Jul 13, 2023 | Agreed to | View |
| Motion to consider the request for the amendment of the 2022 Supplementary Appropriations Act. | Jul 13, 2023 | Agreed to | View |
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