Dimeji Bankole
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives
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What the record shows
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EFCC arraigned him over alleged ₦40 billion loan and contract irregularities. Federal High Court dismissed the case in 2013 on a no-case submission (upheld on appeal). Acquitted; no conviction recorded.
High confidence · 85%
Identity & Background
Asset declaration notes
Filed CCB declarations. Specific figures not publicly itemised. Confidence: 55%
| Relation | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| father | Alani Bankole (Iyaloja-General of Nigeria - via family connections) | — |
| spouse | Mrs. Bankole | — |
| child | Multiple children | — |
| family background | Wealthy Ogun State Muslim political family | — |
| Institution | Qualification | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Bluecoat School, UK | Secondary | 1980–? |
| University of Reading, UK | B.A. Economics | 1990–? |
| University of Reading, UK | MBA | 1990–? |
Youngest Speaker of the House in Nigerian history (2007-2011); Harvard, Cambridge and George Washington University alumnus.
Fiscal & Debt Profile
Speaker of the House of Representatives
November 2007 – 6 Jun 2011
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
—
At handover
—
Net change
—
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
No loans on record.
Major Projects Funded
No projects on record.
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
Member, House of Representatives
2003 – 2011
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
—
At handover
—
Net change
—
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
No loans on record.
Major Projects Funded
No projects on record.
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
Tenures & Public Office
| Office | Period | Party | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Speaker of the House of Representatives | November 2007 – 6 Jun 2011 | — | — | |
Member, House of Representatives | 2003 – 2011 | — | — |
Electoral History
| Election | Position | Party | Year | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 House of Reps | Member | PDP | 2007 | won Won (re-elected) |
| 2003 House of Reps (Abeokuta South) | Member | PDP | 2003 | won Won |
Performance & Policies
Modernised House procedures
Introduced electronic voting systems; legislative transparency reforms
Constitutional reform 2010
Led House in adopting amendments that helped Jonathan's smooth succession
Public Statements & Promises
"Maintained innocence throughout EFCC trial"
"Limited post-acquittal public role"
"Periodic appearances at APC events"
Network & Relationships
Predecessor
Successor
Defected to APC
Media Coverage
Extensive 2007-2013 coverage
- Premium Times
Premium Times coverage of 2013 acquittal
Timeline
Elected to House of Representatives
Elected Speaker (following Etteh resignation)
EFCC ₦40bn trial; dismissed on no-case submission
Handed over to Tambuwal
Defected to APC
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