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  • INEC Staff failed to provide ballot papers for House Of Reps- Banky W

    Nigerian singer and politicians contesting to represent the people of Eti Osa Federal constituency at the House of Representatives , Banky W has declared that the INEC official at a certain polling unit in Ikoyi failed to provide ballot papers for voters who intend to cast their votes for House of Reps candidates .

    Banky W who is contesting on the platform of Modern Democratic Party (MDP) took to his Instagram page to share the video.

    According to him:”Please see evidence that at Polling unit code 24-08-09-013 in Ikoyi, staff did not provide any ballot papers for House of Reps. Voters have been told to only vote for Senate and President. We will be closely watching the final tally to ensure that NO votes for House of Reps in this unit are counted. My people, pls repost”.

     

    Celebrities like 2face Idibia, Dj Cuppy, Tiwa Savage, Toyin Abraham and others have taken to their social media handles, encouraging Nigerians to go perform their civic rights.

     

     

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  • Election 2019: All you need to know about celebrities seeking elective offices

    Some Nigerian celebrities including Olubankole ‘Banky W’ Wellington, Emeka Ike, Desmond Elliot, Freedom ‘Mr Jollof’ Atsekpoyi and Shina Peller are vying for several elective positions as the 2019 polls close in.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the celebrities, contesting under various political parties, are seeking mostly to represent their constituencies in legislative positions.

    Singer and actor, Banky W, who is vying to represent Eti-Osa at the Federal House of Representatives, has the most publicised celebrity campaign on social media.

    He unveiled his plans to contest under the Modern Democratic Party (MDP) on Nov. 10, 2018 with a social media announcing explaining the need for young people to get involved in the electoral process.

    Sharing on his Instagram page @bankywellington, he said, “They said we don’t have the money to run, we say our strength lies in our numbers. They say we don’t have the structure, we say we will attempt to build it.”

    Following the announcement, other celebrities, including his wife actress, Adesua Etomi-Wellington have pledged their support massively, urging other young people to do same. Campaign concerts are held in the place of rallies.

    Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Elliot announced on Dec. 10, 2018 that he was seeking re-election in Surulere Constituency 1 of Lagos State House of Assembly, which he currently represents, under the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    TheNewsGuru reports that on Oct. 24, 2018, actor Emeka Ike made public his intentions to represent Okigwe South Federal Constituency at the Fedeal House of Representatives under the Young Progressive Party (YPP).

    He shared the campaign poster on his Instagram page @emekaikeofficial with the caption, “If the young has a voice, it’s now. Let’s urbanise Okigwe South Federal Constituency. Let’s engage her youths now.”

    Also, popular celebrity social commentator and musician, Mr Jollof announced his election bid on Sept. 24, 2018 with posters of his campaign and the logo of his party, African Action Congress (AAC).

    Sharing the materials, showing his interest to represent Warri Federal Constituency, on his Instagram page @mr.jollof_, he wrote, “I don pay for nomination form o. As day break, make everywhere burst. Let’s take it back.”

    Meanwhile, entertainment businessman, Shina Peller, on July 6, 2018, announced his intentions to represent Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa constituency at the Federal House of Representatives under the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    He wrote on his Instagram page @shinapeller, “Hey people, I would like to formally invite everyone to the declaration of my political ambition.”

    TheNewsGuru reports that each of these celebrities have been making use of his social media platforms and large followership to push their political ambitions, with some keeping online diaries of campaign activities.

     

  • Joining politics one of the most difficult journeys I have embarked upon- Banky W

    Joining politics one of the most difficult journeys I have embarked upon- Banky W

    Pop star, Olubankole Wellington a.k.a Banky W stunned many when he declared his intention to contest for the Lagos State Eti-Osa Federal Constituency seat in House of Representatives on the platform of the Modern Democratic Party.

    The EME(Empire Mates Entertainment) boss has shared his experience, revealing that joining politics has been one of the most difficult journeys he has ever embarked upon.

    TheNewsGuru, TNG recalls that the self-proclaimed ‘Mr Capable’ made the declaration of his intention to run for office at the party’s convention in November 2018.

    A tweet posted on the singer’s Twitter account read in part, “You see, my entire life has been a story of just dreaming dreams, praying about those dreams, setting goals, and working until they come true.

    “I can live with trying and failing. I can not live with not trying.

    “So while we may not have a godfather, we do have God”

    Sharing his political voyage so far, the ‘Up North’ actor in a chat with Ebuka on Rubbin Minds said: ”On one hand, it’s been challenging, stressful and difficult joining politics. It is one of the most difficult journeys I have ever embarked upon, but on the other hand It’s been one of the most rewarding things I ever done and I will do it again in a heartbeat. It’s enlightening. You learn more about people in three months of doing politics than in some years put together”.

     

    Commenting on the shocking postponement of the Presidential and National Asssembly elections, he said:” We are moving forward our elections are a week away now and we are not completely sure who is going to win from the president to the way down. At this stage in our democracy, we have to understand that it is going to be tough, nobody is going to come and hand us the country that we want.

    “Despite all these frustrations, this is the time for us to push harder. This is the time for us to hold on stronger.If the young people really want this country to be better, we have to be resolute in our determination. We need to push for a better country and a different crop of leaders

    “Now is when it is important more than ever because this challenges will come. They will try to disenfranchise us and hold us down”.

     

  • Banky W reacts over election postponement

    Nigerian singer and candidate of the Modern Democratic Party (MDP), Banky W has taken to his Instagram account to react over the postponement of the presidential and national assembly elections earlier scheduled for today.

    Banky W who is currently contesting for Federal House Of Representatives in Lagos took to his social media page, urging Nigerians not to be discouraged by the postponement.

    He empathized with stranded corp members who had earlier been enlisted as INEC ad hoc staff

    Banky W said:” Our elections have been postponed until Feb 23rd. One more week to spread the word. Delay is not denial. We will be here.While we are all frustrated, please spare a thought for people who are most affected by the postponement… like our corpers who had to spend the night in terrible sleeping conditions, people who had weddings or other milestone occasions planned, etc. May God help us all”

    The Independent National Electoral Commission decided to shift the presidential and National Assembly elections till next week 23 February.

    It was one of the decisions reached early this morning in a crunch talk between INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu and 12 national commissioners in Abuja, according to sources close to the meeting.

     

     

     

  • What we want in 2019 elections- Entertainers speak

    Over eight years ago, Late Nigerian musician and the leader of the Ozzidi band, Sonny Okosun caused a stir in the country with the release of his socially conscious song ‘Which way Nigeria’.

    Till date, Nigeria is still beleaguered with the issues raised in that seminal song.

    Ahead of the forthcoming general elections, showbiz celebrities and entertainers share their hopes and expectations for the elections with TheNewsGuru and on their social media platforms.

     

     

    Woman accuses Banky W of collecting N57m to run re-election ads for Buhari

    We have to get into the system to fix Nigeria’s problem- Banky W, Singer/Politician

    As a generation we have done a lot of talking and a lot of complaining and tweeting. It is not enough to talk about a problem we have to get into the system to fix it. Part of what I am doing is inspiring this generation to care again. We can put in good legislators; we can inspire other credible candidates to come on this platform and change the narrative, putting Nigeria where she needs to be. We would start a movement for people who care, for people who have a heart for the people. People who are willing to come in and serve. We will start that movement and that is how we will fix Nigeria.

     

     

    Politicians make us feel that our votes won’t count- Timi Dakolo

    They made us feel that it has been decided that our votes wont count. That the people don’t count.That our voices have no impact. That’s how they are winning, that’s how they have been winning all these years. Now they are grooming their children to take over from them when they can no longer carry on with their wickedness. So they do the same to our children and children’s children.

     

    GRACE AMAH

    I am hopeful about divine intervention- Grace Ama

    To be honest I am hopeful that God intervenes. To predict what will happen will be really asking for too much. A lot of people are scared of going out on that day to vote for the fear of we don’t know how it is going to be. If you don’t vote, you don’t have a voice, you won’t be able to say anything when the leaders are not doing the right thing

     

     

    SEYI HUNTER

    I pray the elections births our turning point- Seyi Hunter, Actress/Sex therapist

    I pray this time around, Nigeria get it right. We have been anticipating change for a long time. I hope we vote in the right candidates and also stand by our votes. This country needs to experience real change not just in words.

     

     

     

    I want the best man to win- Seun Omojola, Actress

    I want the best man to win, though I don’t know who the best man is. In Nigeria, we recycle the same set of leaders. I like the trend that is going right now where young presidential candidates are contesting; unlike before where nobody is even trying to do anything. If we are truly ready for change, Nigerians will rally round the younger presidential candidates.

     

     

    Educated Nigerian youths need to come out and vote- Erica Nlewedim

    My expectations for the elections is a great number of educated youths coming out to vote as opposed to the previous elections where majority of the people who vote are the uneducated ones who have been bribed.May the candidate with the best plans for Nigeria win.

     

    CHIMARAPH

     

    I hope the elections will usher in young and vibrant leaders- Chimaraph, Comedian

    I pray for a free and fair election. I also hope this election will usher in young and vibrant leaders who have a heart to serve the people.

     

     

     

  • I will publish what I earn as a legislator- Banky W

    Olubankole Wellington, a musician and record label owner, has said he will publish what he earns when he becomes a legislator.

    The actor, singer, writer and filmmaker is gunning to represent Eti-Osa local government area of Lagos.

    The nascent politician, who is running on the Modern Democratic Party (MDP) platform, said: “Most of us don’t know who our representatives are, talk less of their salary and allowances and constituency allocations that they receive every year most of the time to enrich themselves.

    “How I plan to address it myself directly is first of all, I’ll publish what I earn as a legislator – my salary, my allowance, the allocation given to Eti-Osa, I will publish it.

    “We will have town halls and an active constituency office to engage the community to say this is the allocation that we’ve received, this is what we intend to spend it on.”

     

     

     

  • Banky W raises alarm, says INEC misspelt his name, printed wrong party logo

    Banky W raises alarm, says INEC misspelt his name, printed wrong party logo

    Nigerian musician-turned-politician, Bankole Wellington, popularly called Banky W, has called out the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for misspelling his name and printing a wrong party logo on the ballot papers.

    The singer cum actor seeks to represent Eti-Osa Local Government Area in Lagos.

    Banky W, 37, is running on the platform of the Modern Democratic Party, a political party founded in 2017 by some youth associations.

    The party is led by Bukunyi Olateru-Olagbegi, a 27-year-old youth activist and entrepreneur.

    Writing on his Instagram page on Saturday, Banky W, said, “We have tried every possible option to see if the ballot papers can be reprinted, but that is unfortunately not possible. So we move on.”

    He also said his last name was wrongly written on the ballot paper. He urged the people of his constituency to take note of the correct party logo.

    Banky W wrote, “It turns out that logo that will show for MDP on the Election Day ballot papers is wrong. We have tried every possible option to see if the ballot papers can be reprinted, but that is unfortunately not possible. So we move on.

    “No sense crying over spilt milk. The good news is WE ARE ON THE BALLOT. You will see “Modern Democratic party” on the ballot with this new logo… so PLEASE help us repost the logo everywhere. We are also reprinting as much campaign material as we can. We will not be deterred by any obstacle.

    “We will not be discouraged. We will focus on the finish line and forge ahead. No weakness. No regrets.

    “My last name was also misspelled, but that’s a non-issue because you won’t see candidate names on Election Day… just party names, acronyms, and logos. Please remember the Modern Democratic Party.”

     

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    VERY URGENT!!! It turns out that logo that will show for MDP on the Election day ballot papers is wrong. We have tried every possible option to see if the ballot papers can be reprinted, but that is unfortunately not possible. So we move on. No sense crying over spilt milk. The good news is WE ARE ON THE BALLOT. You will see “Modern Democratic party” on the ballot with this new logo… so PLEASE help us repost the logo everywhere. We are also reprinting as much campaign material as we can. We will not be deterred by any obstacle. We will not be discouraged. We will focus on the finish line and forge ahead. No weakness. No regrets. #MDP #STRONGERTOGETHER #BANKONBANKY PS: My last name was also misspelled, but that’s a non issue because you won’t see candidate names on election day… just party names, acronyms, and logos. Please remember the Modern Democratic Party. God bless you.

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  • Woman accuses Banky W of collecting N57m to run re-election ads for Buhari

    …as Banky W threatens legal action

    A social media user, Shalom Miriam Shehu‏ has called out Nigerian musician turned politician Banky W for allegedly collecting N57million to run re-election adverts for President Muhammadu Buhari.

    The woman claimed Banky W collected the N57m for the advert which he never did.

    According to Mariam, she has evidence of the transaction between Mr Bankole Wellington, who is contesting for Eti-Osa Constituency at the Federal House Of Representatives under Modern Democratic Party, MDP and the campaign organization of President Muhammadu Buhari.

    Taking to her Twitter account, she wrote:

    “Mr. Wellington, come out and support Buhari with your chest. You can’t be doing this non-partisan shit forever. Your EME Company you converted to PR firm got a contract of N57m through one Abubakar Ahmed to promote Buhari. Why have you not been doing your work?

    “I have a picture of you and your wife travelling to Abuja via Arik Air in December where the contract was signed. Your client paid for the Business class that you and Adesuwa travelled with that day. The trip was on a Sunday morning. I dare you to deny this.”

    Reacting to this, Banky W has threatened to take legal actions against the woman for false information.

    He tweeted:

    “Someone can tweet “Banky W has collected 57 million contract to do PR for Buhari” and get hundreds of retweets/believers in a few mins, without anyone actually bothering to ask for proof. It is COMPLETELY false, but noone cares for the truth.”

    “I can’t spend time engaging in a Twitter war with people who clearly don’t care about facts and truth, and prefer to push slander and lies because it makes for juicy news, regardless of who they need to drag in the dirt.”

    “I’ve called my lawyers, and sent screenshots of the latest lies and slander used against me. I hope the people who posted them are prepared to provide PROOF in court. Shey you have dragged my name in the mud again, you MUST provide proof of your accusations or you will go to jail”.

     

  • Jaywon restores Banky W’s fallen campaign poster

    Jaywon restores Banky W’s fallen campaign poster

    Hip hop act Jaywon has shown love to his fellow artiste, Banky W, who is contesting to become a member of House of Representatives, in Eti Osa constituency.

    On Thursday, Jaywon shared a video on Instagram in which he was seen going to properly place a standing poster of Banky W which had fallen over.

    The move as the artiste walked over to properly place the poster before returning to his vehicle was captured on video.

    “On my way back home last night I saw this, and I had to stop by to do the needful,” Jaywon wrote.

    Since declaring his intention to go into politics last year, Banky W has intensified his campaign ahead of the February 16 general elections.

    Many people, including celebrities have praised the gesture.

    Sound Sultan wrote, ‘God bless u’ and while responding in the comments section, Jaywon also prayed for Banky W, writing , ‘@bankywellington Oluwa cover you big bro.’

     

  • Banky W deepens political campaign

    Nigerian singer and entrepreneur, Banky W has intensified his campaign to represent Eti Osa constituency at the Federal House of Representatives at the February 16, 2019 elections.

    Over the weekend, the musician who is seeking election under the platform of the Modern Democratic Party (MDP), was spotted engaging members of his constituents in a door to door campaign.

    In a video posted online, Banky W and his actress wife, Adesua Etomi, were seen campaigning to passers-by, motorists and residents.

    “We will go from Door to door, from street to street, from markets to mansions, from Ajah to Obalende, from Ado to Jakande.. engaging with every single member of our community. Nothing is impossible. Starting in Eti-Osa, we will fix Nigeria one community at a time” he wrote on Instagram.

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