Dimeji Bankole Loses 7-Year-Old Daughter

These are not the best of times for the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Sabur Oladimeji Bankole. The demise of young Ms. Bankole was announced via a statement released on Thursday by the Bankole family. Below is the text of the statement:
"With gratitude to Almighty Allah and with heavy hearts we announce the demise of our daughter, Yewande Semiat Bankole, aged 7 years at a London hospital.

Yewande is the grand daughter of Chief Alani Suara Bankole and the daughter of Rt. Hon Dimeji Sabur Bankole. Yewande was born with HbSS Sickle Cell disease. She was a radiant girl who struggled with the disease.
We originally managed her condition at a Lagos hospital but later transferred to a London hospital. Sadly, we lost her at 10.30 pm on Wednesday, October 1st, 2014. Her remains will be buried according to Islamic rites.
We wish to thank you for your prayers and support at this very trying time. May Almighty Allah make our affairs easy."