Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, representing Ogun West in the National Assembly, on Sunday, hinted that lawmakers in the red chamber voted for Senator Godwill Akpabio as Senate President in the general interest of the country.
Adeola, stated in his remarks at the interdenominational thanksgiving service, held at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Ilaro area of Ogun State, that the decision was in the spirit of equity and fairness.
The lawmaker explained that some Senators were against Senator Abdulaziz Yari’s ambition in becoming the president of the Senate for the 10th Assembly because he’s a Muslim candidate.
Adeola said, “Our President is a Muslim, the Vice President is a Muslim, how can we put another Muslim as Senate President?”
The lawmaker noted the effort of the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, in ensuring the emergence of Akpabio as Senate President.
He said, “Governor Dapo Abiodun played a key role in the emergence of our Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. On countless occasions, I will call the governor for his assistance, and he would rush down to Abuja.
“So I want to thank the governor for making it possible. I am your senator for the next four years. He supported me financially and morally to emerge as Senator representing Ogun West. I want to appreciate His Excellency, the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun for his astounding support in all ways. Without your backing sir, today’s Thanksgiving would not have been possible.”
Senator Adeola promised to serve his constituents diligently and appreciated them for the confidence they have in him by electing him to serve them in the Senate.
“My ambition is not for any material gain, but to serve my people. I will listen to you, I will do things that will promote the unity of Ogun West Senatorial District. I want to sincerely appreciate the people of Ogun West for this high level of support and for reposing such confidence in me.
“Let me assure my people in Ogun West that my tenure as your representative in the senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria will be a qualitative and an uncommon one,” the lawmaker added.
The Bishop of Yewa Diocese, Anglican Communion, The Right Revd Michael Oluwarohunbi, admonished Adeola to partner with the governments at the federal and state towards the eradication of poverty in Yewaland.
Earlier, Adeola had donated 2,000 pieces of furniture to 25 public primary and secondary schools selected across the five local governments of Ogun West Senatorial District.
He described the project as his first assignment as Ogun West senator, adding that the objective was to eradicate the era where students seat on the floor to receive lectures.
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