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| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by afoltundeseen(f): 4:56pm On Mar 02, 2019 |
Wow, I thought he won ni sha |
| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by wink2015(m): 5:10pm On Mar 02, 2019 |
Wepostam:
Singer turned politician Banky W has spoken on his loss at the recently held National Assembly election.
Banky W opened up his political ambition, Adesua and more.
decision to go into politics and what will keep him going for years to come.
On why he chose politics:
The reason I ventured into politics was because of my desire to impact and improve my community; the desire to do more than just talk, tweet and complain about government and the issues facing young people, and the desire to be a part of the progress we all seek. Most of us say we want a better country, but that’s where we stop. I actually went for the specific role in government that I felt I wanted to work in at this time if given the opportunity. The House of Representatives would give me an opportunity to serve the whole country as a federal lawmaker, and also to serve my local community because of the constituency development that each member of the National Assembly is responsible for. That dual role of impact at the federal and local levels is what informed my decision to attempt this race.
On losing at the polls:
I feel very grateful, even in defeat, because of the things we were able to accomplish. Just by running the kind of campaign we ran, and winning some of the major polling units in our area, especially in places like Lekki, Agungi, Idado, Northern Foreshore, Badore, etc. Even in the places where we didn’t win, we were consistently placed in the top three right alongside the two major powers that be. And we did all this with a new, unknown party with no godfather or major sponsor and in the space of three months. It shows that we can compete. You have to remember that a lot of the voters were accustomed to just picking sides between the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party. We actually earned every single vote we got, and that’s something to be proud of. We also hopefully inspired our generation enough to know that it can be done and to participate in the future. We made it to the top three in just three months; imagine what we can do with four years of consistent effort? We may not have won the election in Eti-Osa, but we won something far greater. We won their hearts.
On why he did not pitch camp with the major parties, APC and PDP:
My goal was not to just win an elected office; my goal was also to inspire my generation to get involved. You see, there are millions of disenfranchised young people who are fed up and frustrated by our government and political parties. When we look at the numbers after every election, it shows us that the turnout, especially among young voters, is always very low. And it’s ironic to me because these young people actually have the numbers to sway any election in this country, from the presidential, all the way down. That power has always been with the people, but the people don’t bother to use it. There are actually always more people who do not participate than there are who are loyal to (or paid by) a particular party. And so my goal was to try and convince as many of those people who normally wouldn’t bother, to care again. Nigeria can only really change if and when the young people demand it, and get involved in mak ing it happen. And I feel like we’ve sparked that movement with the race we ran. Our work has just begun. We must now continue to build the movement, and sustain the momentum.
On Adesua’s reaction to his political ambition and the eventual loss:
Her initial reaction was one of worry; she said politics in Nigeria is dirty and dangerous, and she didn’t want anything to soil my name or harm me. But I explained to her that it will always be dirty and dangerous if good people avoid it. Some of us need to get into the system to try and fix it, or it would remain rotten forever. And thank God she understood why it was necessary, and went on to support me every step of the campaign. (When I lost), she told me that she had never been more proud of anyone in her entire life and that it was an honour for her to be on my side. And then she called me her hero which was quite emotional and still is.
On the possibility of quitting entertainment for music:
I’m not quitting entertainment anytime soon and people can still expect to see and hear from me as a musician and filmmaker. In addition, EME as a media agency is doing fantastically well. In fact, ironically, the company has never been more successful than it has been in the last two years when we refocused our operations towards the agency space. So in music, movies, and media, I will always be here, by God’s grace. But I will also be doing a lot more work in service to the public, whether I am ever given an elected office or not.
On the future of his political career:
I intend to spend the next four years building the MDP movement in preparation for the 2023 elections. When I look back at what we did in just three months, I’m hopeful about what we can potentially achieve within the next four years. I believe that by the grace of God if we are consistent, we will be a lot more successful next time around. I also have more music, movies, and media projects in store, and a lot more as a businessman and family man to achieve.
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Gist Via :- https://nairatrend.com.ng/banky-w-talks-about-losing-the-election-and-his-wifes-reaction-to-it/
Nice one from Banky West! |
| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by Ugosample(m): 5:55pm On Mar 02, 2019 |
ClearFlair:
Tell PDP to stop spreading hate.
He was not the pdp candidate
use your sense na  1 Like |
| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by sweetilicious(f): 5:58pm On Mar 02, 2019 |
OgaBuhari:
madam comment and pass.
I'm not here to please anyone with my comments.
Na me hustle carry money load data for myself.
So make una mind una business. Okay.Dont use your money to buy data to comment as an illiterate. |
| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by Jaqenhghar: 6:00pm On Mar 02, 2019 |
Tina26:
he had cancer treatment of recent. Not safe to have kids now. Smh Really?  |
| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by MYHUBBY: 6:03pm On Mar 02, 2019 |
OddsIsland:
Would have had a better chance if he went for house of Assembly. I don't think you understand Lagos politics. no party can win in Lagos without having a solid political structure from ward level. national politics is always liberal because many voters believe in personality rather than party and that's why the Igbo man that represented Lagos in the NA was able to defeated APC then despite PDP was struggling for survival then he Stand more chance in national assembly than Lagos state assembly. I'm sure he would have build the party structure at all wards level of his constituency before 2023. |
| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by dROC1: 6:21pm On Mar 02, 2019 |
OgaBuhari:
After sacrificing her womb for your political career?
If not then why is she still not pregnant after 3 years of marriage?
N/B : all those dumb heads quoting me up and down.
I'm not here to please anyone with my comments.
Mind ya business. She's already pregnant. She's been hiding it from the public for months now. |
| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by Unik3030: 6:46pm On Mar 02, 2019 |
Shalama:
You'll never know peace for the rest of your life...except you delete this and apologize to Mr&Mrs Bankole Wellington.smh! y u carry another man matter for head like dread |
| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by virtuejoan(f): 7:03pm On Mar 02, 2019 |
OgaBuhari:
After sacrificing her womb for your political career?
If not then why is she still not pregnant after 3 years of marriage?
N/B : all those dumb heads quoting me up and down.
I'm not here to please anyone with my comments.
Mind ya business. Are u always this stupid or do u do this just to get attention. |
| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by virtuejoan(f): 7:06pm On Mar 02, 2019 |
technicallyrich:
If the time the barren banky use in campaingin these election,he has used it on that small yanshh adeuasa by now maybe it would have been a different story.
My best advice is that he should go and buy a baby in europe like that fat,shapeles whale tolz.and claim they are going to deliver abroad. Big fool that is what u are. small boy like u, what do u know anuofia |
| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by virtuejoan(f): 7:07pm On Mar 02, 2019 |
technicallyrich:
If the time the barren banky use in campaingin these election,he has used it on that small yanshh adeuasa by now maybe it would have been a different story.
My best advice is that he should go and buy a baby in europe like that fat,shapeles whale tolz.and claim they are going to deliver abroad. Big fool that is what u are. |
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| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by aalangel(f): 8:31pm On Mar 02, 2019 |
I'm glad he didn't stoop so low like Elliot. |
| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by joepentwo(m): 8:33pm On Mar 02, 2019 |
After you wrote finish start all over and read |
| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by Biskemi: 8:38pm On Mar 02, 2019 |
clearie:
Please my people, help a starving brother. I have been pleading for help for some days now. I'm a student who returned to school last week because of the prospects of exams starting on Monday and also because I was opportuned to enter a free ride. my family isn't bouyant enough and my dad has severe high BP that's why I had to find my way so as not to make him to start thinking about where to get money to give me. I haven't eaten a decent food since I got back and am starving.
I am soliciting for help from well meaning people who will be touched enough to hear my plight and have mercy. I am not asking for much, no matter how little, it will go a long way. God bless you all . Drop your details |
| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by mechanics(m): 8:47pm On Mar 02, 2019 |
His time is yet to come, he should relax. |
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| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by samsard(m): 9:38pm On Mar 02, 2019 |
seunfly:
That was why they lost, you can not be calling people cow, illitrates, Muslims, fanatics, coward, slave etc and still expect them to vote for you. They need to warn their inexperience, hateful and tribal bigot social media followers to use their sense and not emotion to market PDP.
You're a hypocrite! Nigerians across party lines spread hate, there are northern songs that literally praise the APC & PMB while cursing those aligned with his opponents! We have APC supporters who curse their hearts out too. |
| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by Ayobami7(m): 9:52pm On Mar 02, 2019 |
好的 |
| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by Abbeywondrous(m): 10:04pm On Mar 02, 2019 |
Thumb up Banky W, you didn't lose, you've just learn a part of politics. |
| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by Nobody: 10:15pm On Mar 02, 2019 |
I was listening to one program on radio and the man mentioned that what surprised him most in the election was that the announcers of the presidential election hardly knew the other candidates contesting for the presidency.people like moghalu,sowore and the likes.
The man said the young aspirants need to start from the scratch.contest for the councillor and work your way up instead of just jumping stariaght up and expecting people to just know you one day and vote next day for you.
We all say politics and Nigeria is vad,but we do not do anything to change it.
I commend your efforts banky w,but please start from the scratch and move ur way up the ladder |
| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by 9jaRealist: 11:40pm On Mar 02, 2019 |
OddsIsland:
Would have had a better chance if he went for house of Assembly. What do they do in House of Assembly, but share money and fight? What has Desmond Elliot achieved there, apart from opening toilet?  |
| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by Nobody: 11:43pm On Mar 02, 2019 |
Darevofpeace:
This attitude of yours might destroy the generation behind you,no beggar ever make impacts in life,do you want President Buhari to tag all the naija youth "lazy" again.Part time job which can sustain only the mouth full everywhere even as little as #25k I said "sustain the mouth" seriously? pls do you know of any you can introduce to me or help me with? it does not have to be up to 25k I dont mind if it is 10 or 15 self if you can help |
| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by madjune(m): 2:09am On Mar 03, 2019 |
I've nothing but admiration for this guy.
I only hope he means well for the people than to loot his corner of the national cake.
Truth, if he keeps the energy, studying more and following up with activation here and there; believe me, he will win some hot seat in the next 4 yrs. 1 Like |
| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by adauzed1(f): 3:35am On Mar 03, 2019 |
OgaBuhari:
After sacrificing her womb for your political career?
If not then why is she still not pregnant after 3 years of marriage?
N/B : all those dumb heads quoting me up and down.
I'm not here to please anyone with my comments.
Mind ya business. This is way too below the belt. We should have empathy when making comments especially those that bother on the emotional well-being. Remember, Karma Is a bitch! what goes around comes around too! |
| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by Reeses: 5:08am On Mar 03, 2019 |
Shalama:
You'll never know peace for the rest of your life...except you delete this and apologize to Mr&Mrs Bankole Wellington.smh! Amen to that! |
| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by nasoeb: 6:33am On Mar 03, 2019 |
OgaBuhari:
After sacrificing her womb for your political career?
If not then why is she still not pregnant after 3 years of marriage?
N/B : all those dumb heads quoting me up and down.
I'm not here to please anyone with my comments.
Mind ya business. See ya yam head |
| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by Darevofpeace(m): 1:44pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
OladimejiRufai:
seriously?
pls do you know of any you can introduce to me or help me with?
it does not have to be up to 25k
I dont mind if it is 10 or 15 self
if you can help where do you resides? |
| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by Nobody: 2:04pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
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| Re: Banky W Talks About Losing The Election And His Wife’s Reaction To It by Darevofpeace(m): 2:07pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
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