There are allegations that music entrepreneur and politician, Olubankole Wellington (Banky W) may have been robbed of his right to represent Eti-Osa Constituency in the House of Representatives in 2023.
Earlier this week, Banky W was announced as the winner of the People’s Democratic Party’s primary in Lagos.
However, on Thursday, the initial number of votes which was counted in his name was reduced, with him being defeated.
Many who watched the video of the votes being counted are questioning the new outcome of the result.
I thought Banky W won the ticket. Didn't we all watch a video of votes being counted?
— Dr. Chinonso Egemba (@aproko_doctor) May 26, 2022
There is actual video of Banky W votes being counted which was definitely above 7
— Morris Monye (@Morris_Monye) May 26, 2022
Then few magic wands later with abracadabra, he is no longer declared winner and this result sheet turn up with him being defeated.
What is going on here. pic.twitter.com/MBFtVNSfS4
PDP go do worse than APC if elected in 2023. How did Banky W's 28 votes become 7 all of a sudden? 😳
— Ayemojubar (@ayemojubar) May 26, 2022
Wadata House is a house of wonders eh. How will they wake up and tell us Banky W didn’t win the primaries after we saw video of his victory count???
— FS Yusuf (@FS_Yusuf_) May 26, 2022
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has also expressed her displeasure.
Just when you think we’ve seen all the shenanigans these folks can do.
— Oby Ezekwesili (@obyezeks) May 26, 2022
What happened to BankyW’s win of the Primary? 🤦🏾♀️
I detest those two-peas-in-a-pod Parties but the young man worked hard for his win.
Too sad. 😞
Meanwhile, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is being accused of being unfair and unjust.
PDP has brought out another result sheet claiming Banky W didn’t win the primaries.I mean there is a video of the votes being counted in Banky’s Favour. At this point I’m no longer sad to be a Nigerian but I’m now scared. I pray the high hopes we have for 2023 are not dashed
— Dr Penking™🇳🇬🇦🇺 (@drpenking) May 26, 2022
Election Magic!! Banky W won even with his video online. Boom!! The submitted results flipped against him and you guys think @OfficialPDPNig can give hope to Nigerians? The new slogan should be ANY PARTY WITH PETER OBI BUT PDP AND APC!!!
— Ugochukwu Okoye (@PU_Okoye) May 26, 2022
Omo PDP is the biggest Fraud I know, I'm so grateful Peter Obi left that Party.
— Delta state number1 BLOGGER🕴🏾🇺🇸🇳🇬 (@abudu_david) May 26, 2022
PDP do not deserve Peter Obi
PDP do not deserve Banky W...
I will always support this Great Men and the Great Vision they have for Nigeria
Comrade Deji Adeyanju has advised Banky W to exit the party.
Dear @BankyW, please resign from PDP and go to NNPP, Labour Party or SDP. PDP the dollars parry cannot change. All they care about is money.
— Comrade Deji Adeyanju (@adeyanjudeji) May 26, 2022
Others are of the opinion that Peter Obi’s decision to leave the party was not a bad idea after all.
Looking at this case study from Banky W primary election rigging, I hope Nigerians are seeing reasons why Peter Obi dumped the corrupt party.
— Chigozie I. Alex (@Chigozieialex) May 26, 2022
