Tears as Former Speaker Dimeji Bankole Loses Mother
- The family of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, has been thrown into mourning
- Bankole lost his mother, Monsurat Bankole, at the age of 78 in Abeokuta, Ogun state capital on Friday, January 10
- The Consultant to the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Islamic Affairs, Sheik Iskeel Lawa, announced Bankole's mother's death
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Abeokuta, Ogun state - Monsurat Bankole, the mother of the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, has passed on.
The 78-year-old died after a brief illness on Friday, January 10, 2025.
Source: Twitter
As reported by Vanguard, the death of Bankole’s mother was announced by the consultant to the Ogun state governor on Islamic Affairs, Sheik Iskeel Lawal, in a statement.
Bankole's mother burial arrangement
Bankole’s mother will be buried at her late husband’s residence in Onikoko, Abeokuta immediately after Solatul-Asr prayers on Friday in accordance with Islamic rites.
According to the statement, until her death, she was the Iya Adinni of Egbaland and the Islamic title of Iya Sunnah of Alasalatu Society of Nigeria and West Africa.
Gov. Abiodun symphatises with Bankole over mother's death
Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with Bankole over his mother’s death.
Abiodun said Bankole's mother was a great leader who contributed immensely to the development of her community while also serving as a pillar of her family.
The governor's Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, made this known in a condolence message to the Bankole's family.
He described the late matriarch of the Bankole family as an amazon of note and a devout Muslim.
“It is indeed heartbreaking to lose yet another distinguished woman of strength and integrity in Ogun State, following the recent loss of Mrs Adebisi Edionseri (Cash Madam).
”However, we find comfort in the legacy of piety and humanitarian service that she has left behind.
“She was not only a proud mother but also a steadfast pillar of support for her husband, Chief Alani Bankole. May God Almighty grant her Al Jannah Firdaus.”
Dimeji Bankole steps down for Tinubu
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Bankole stepped down for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) prior to the 2023 presidential election.
The former Speaker said he withdrew from the race for his elder, Tinubu, because he would also like to grow old.
Others such as Governor Kayode Fayemi and Senate Godswill Akpabio also stepped down for Tinubu, the former Lagos governor.
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