Senate Majority Leader Michael Opeyemi Bamidele has defended the consensus option in Nigeria's electoral law. He emphasized that this provision ensures no candidate can be imposed on any constituency.
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May 4, 2026 · 17:57 · 5 min read
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Senate Majority Leader Michael Opeyemi Bamidele has defended the consensus option in Nigeria's electoral law. He emphasized that this provision ensures no candidate can be imposed on any constituency.
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Bamidele's remarks highlight the importance of the consensus mechanism in promoting democratic participation within the APC primaries, suggesting it could enhance candidate selection processes while respecting constituents' voices.