APC mourns as Lagos chieftain,Bankole, dies during hajj in Mecca

 

Caption: •Late Lagos APC chieftain, Ramota Bankole

 

Death struck at the Lagos chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) as it’s former Welfare officer Alhaja Ramota Bankole dies in Mecca while performing this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia .

The party described the death as unfortunate and shocking.

 

Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, Mr Seye Oladejo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday that late Bankole was a committed member of the party.

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“Her death is most shocking and unfortunate. She was a committed and experienced party leader.

“The deceased was a proven mobiliser and inspiration for women participation in politics. May her precious soul in peace,” Oladejo said.

NAN reports that the Chairman of Epe Local Government, Ms Surah Animashaun, had on Thursday confirmed Bankole’s death.

Animashaun, in a statement, said that the deceased was hale and hearty before leaving the country for Hajj pilgrimage.

She said: “it is with a heavy heart, and a deep sense of grief that I received the news of the death of Alhaja Ramota Bankole.

“It is a sad day indeed as I received the news that she died in the holy land of Mecca while on holy pilgrimage.

“I extend my condolences to the Bankole family, APC members and the entire people of Epe on the unfortunate demise of our dear sister and mummy”.

NAN learnt the deceased celebrated her 60th birthday recently.
(NAN)

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