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They don\u2019t believe in a building but sharing. I thought with his age and experience, he will show a good example. His step is most unfortunate but we aren\u2019t disappointed.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former House of Representatives Speaker and 2019 Ogun Action Democratic Party (ADP) Governorship candidate, Dimeji Bankole has joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The former Speaker met with the duo of Yobe State governor and Chairman of the Caretaker Committee, Mallam Mai Mala Buni and his Jigawa State counterpart, Abubakar Badaru. 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