Nigeria, May 18 -- The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, on Monday secured his return ticket to the Senate for the third consecutive term through affirmation.

Mr Bamidele was the only aspirant running for the Ekiti Central Senatorial district seat in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries holding today across the country.

The affirmations took place in all wards across the five local government areas in the district, with members of the party voting by voice.

Speaking after the exercise, Mr Bamidele said his affirmation for the second time, without any opposition, was because of the grace of God and because his time in the Senate has added value to Ekiti Central.

"I want everyone to know I'm also not taking this for granted. Thi...