Senate denies Bamidele and Adaramodu sponsored bus preaching fine
The Senate has refuted claims that Opeyemi Bamidele and Yemi Adaramodu were behind the proposal to fine preaching, hawking, or trading in commercial vehicles. Adaramodu clarified that neither he nor Bamidele introduced or sponsored the measure. The Senate explained that the controversial provision is not new and has existed in the FRSC Act since 2007. They emphasized that debates or motions in the National Assembly do not automatically become law.
What we know
- The Senate stated that Opeyemi Bamidele and Yemi Adaramodu did not sponsor or introduce the controversial proposal.
- The N50,000 fine for preaching, hawking, or trading in commercial vehicles is part of a long-standing section of the FRSC Act.
- The amendment bill originated from the House of Representatives and not from Bamidele.
- Adaramodu cautioned that debates and motions in the National Assembly do not automatically result in new laws.
- The Senate urged the public not to assume that every discussion or motion in the chambers leads to legislation.
