Bankole’s family denies accused person

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Mr. Ayo Bankole, younger brother to former speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, on behalf of bankole's family dismissed reports that one Toyin Bankole, currently undergoing trial in an Abeokuta court for an alleged visa – related offence is related to the former lawmaker.

In a statement Mr. Ayo Bankole, the family stated that Toyin Bankole was not a member of the family.

"The family had ignored newspaper reports initially, but it has become necessary to make the clarification as the erroneous report persisted and was beginning to take a life of its own. We had hoped at the outset that our hardworking press men and women would check thoroughly and correct the misrepresentation of facts. This unfortunate linkage has caused the family and the former Speaker a lot of embarrassment.

"The misinformation has also spread through the Internet and we have read with dismay the unfortunate comments by Nigerians both at home and in the Diaspora, which was predicated on inaccurate information," Mr. Ayo Bankole  said.