By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Alhaja Monsurat Atinuke Amoke Bankole, mother of former House of Representatives Speaker, Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole, has passed.
Alhaja Monsurat was a devout Muslim, philanthropist, and committed community leade during her life and times.
She founded Al Mönsur Islamic Society.
She also held prominent Islamic titles, including Iya Adinni of Egbaland and Iya Sunnah of Alasalatu Society of Nigeria and West Africa.
Burial, according to the family, would take place today, Friday, January 10, 2025, in Abeokuta by 4pm.
She is survived by her husband, Chief Suarau Olayiwola Alani Bankole, a Nigerian Egba businessman and chieftain from Ogun State, who holds the Yoruba chieftaincy titles of the Oluwo of Iporo Ake and the Apena of Egbaland,, children, grandchildren, and several blood relations.