Lagos APC executive dies in Mecca, party mourns

The Lagos chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the death of its Welfare Secretary, Alhaja Ramota Bankole, as unfortunate and shocking.

Bankole, one of the Lagos APC women leaders from Epe Division died while performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia.

Publicity Secretary of the party in the state , Mr Seye Oladejo, told the newsmen on Thursday that late Bankole was a committed member of the party’s state executive council.

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

Supreme News 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”.