Bus preaching fine: Senate clears Bamidele, Adaramodu
The Senate clarifies that Senators Bamidele and Adaramodu did not sponsor the controversial bus preaching fine, explaining the legislative process for bill Read More: https://punchng.com/bus-preaching-fine-senate-clears-bamidele-adaramodu/
The Senate has dismissed claims that Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele and Chairman Yemi Adaramodu sponsored or introduced a controversial proposal that imposes penalties for preaching, hawking, and trading inside commercial vehicles. The Senate clarified that the provision, which prescribes a N50,000 fine for such activities, is a long-standing section of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act that has remained in force since 2007.
The controversy arose after the Senate passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which has drawn criticism from religious groups, civil society organizations, opposition parties, and the public due to its perceived insensitivity in the face of economic hardship and rising unemployment. Adaramodu emphasized that a bill, even if brought into the floor of the Assembly and debated, does not automatically become law and must undergo further debate and concurrence between both chambers.
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