Top APC Politician Confirmed Dead

Alhaji Bankole, a former Chairman, Ward B3 Lagos Island Local Government Area (LGA) is dead.

Alhaji Bankole was pronounced dead on Thursday morning.

The late All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart has been buried according to Islamic rites at Okesuna Cemetery, Lagos Island.

Announcing Bankole’s death, one of his children, Lasisi Risqot Bisola, wrote on Facebook: “Inna lilahu wa inna ilehi rojirun. I can’t believe I have lost my dad. Daddy, you were a true leader as well and I am glad I am your daughter. My father has gone, Honorable Babatunde Bankole (palu e) is gone. I am really going to miss you so much dad.

“I pray God Grant you al-janah firdaus (Allahuma Amin).”