AGM Statement

23 May 2007 07:00

Bankers reports outcome of 2007 Annual General Meeting of shareholders

CALGARY, May 22 /CNW/ - Bankers Petroleum Ltd. announced that shareholders approved all of the motions described in the management information circular dated April 17, 2007 at today's Annual General Meeting. In addition, the resolution concerning amendment provisions of the Company's stock option plan was modified and approved to delete the amendment power described in paragraph (f) of the amendment clause.

A complete recap of the voting results is available at www.sedar.com. About Bankers Petroleum Ltd.

Bankers Petroleum Ltd. is a Canadian-based oil and gas exploration and production company focused on opportunities in unconventional petroleum assets. Bankers holds interests in four prospects in the Northern and Central regions of the United States, where it is currently pursuing the exploration of shale and tight gas sand plays. It also operates in the Patos-Marinza oilfield in Albania pursuant to a license agreement, producing heavy oil. Bankers shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the AIM Market in London, England under the ticker symbol BNK.

For further information: Susan J. Soprovich, VP, Investor Relations and Corporate Governance, Ph: (403) 513-2681, Email: investorrelations(at)bankerspetroleum.com, Website: www.bankerspetroleum.com (BNK)