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Nigerian Youths React As Banky W Joins PDP

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4 years ago

April 3, 2022

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Nigerians on Twitter have reacted to the news of Nigerian musician and politician, Olubankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, declaring intention to run again for a seat in the House of Representatives, Eti-OSA, Lagos by joining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

His decision gathered mixed reactions as some youths believe that his current party would corrupt him, however, others believed it was the right step to take in changing the country.

Here are some of the reactions gathered via Twitter:

@UnclePamilerin wrote, “Banky W joined PDP to contest ahead of 2023. I think this is a good way to start.

“Let’s be honest, if it’s not PDP, it’s APC. What other party is there to join that has the resources, funds and people to beat this 2 parties. Let’s not lie to ourselves.”

@kingadebayo001 wrote, “AAC is there Boss
Why not let’s join hands with Sowore to get AAC to the top. Banky w dey joke.”

@firstladyship wrote, “Banky W in PDP is a welcomed development. The youths must begin to fill up the political parties at the grassroots, state level & at national.

“To takeover from the old, greedy, & incompetent failures, youths with achievements & verifiable source of wealth should begin to network.”

@Ayo_Goodluck_ wrote, “He has nothing to offer my sister, Nigeria politics is not for development. It’s mainly to amass wealth. RMD, Desmond Elliot were good people before politics. Please don’t expect any progressive change from Banky W. He’ll fail also.”

@SodiqTade wrote, “APC had 22k+ votes, PDP had 18k+ votes and Banky W with MDP had 7k+ votes in 2019 election. Banky has realised that popular name isn’t enough and you have to be very realistic with your ambition. Supporting any Party outside PDP/APC in 2023 is a waste of time.”

@FS_Yusuf_ wrote, “Young people in Lagos should pour their support for PDP as young, vibrant and pro-people politicians like @BankyW and @GRVlagos are joining the race to run for office. This are #EndSARS candidates. These are the people that will take your outcries to higher desk & defend u.”

@iSlimfit wrote, “I don’t have a problem with Banky W or anybody joining PDP or APC. Our fundamental human rights include freedom of association. The sad reality is that a 3rd force seems like a myth especially in a country like Nigeria. I just hope he won’t become another Desmond Elliot.”

@Omojuwa wrote, “When it comes to Nigeria actually working to make Nigeria work, you’d have to be pragmatic about it. I’d take a Banky W who joins PDP to run for office over those who’d pretend to form one new party every election, fully aware they are just fooling around.”

@capt_collection wrote, “Banky W joining the PDP is a very wrong step to take. After all, he’s not going for an executive post. So he can win at his former political party but the problem is that he himself is a weak man. He can not draw the masses to himself but wants party to do it for him.”

@fisayosoyombo wrote, “I’d love to see @BankyW in public office regardless of the party, even though I’m not the greatest fan of the PDP-APC twin evil.

“Good luck to Banky W — because people like him, whose track record of people passion is there for all to see, deserve a place in leadership.”

@pastwts wrote, “Banky W just showed he is a serious politician.He needs a strong party to push him and defend him if he is rigged out.

“Since the third force has refused to manifest , young people need to take over the APC and PDP and turn them to international standards.

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Defection: Peter Obi Simply Looking For ‘Food Is Ready’ Party – Wike

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3 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe on former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his recent defection.

Speaking during a media parley on Wednesday, Wike said Obi is looking for a ‘food is ready’ political party.

The minister said, “Obi was in APGA, he couldn’t build APGA. He went to Labour, he ran away again from Labour. All he’s looking for is food is ready political party.”

Recall that Obi and Rabi’u Kwankwaso, former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, on Sunday officially joined the NDC ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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2027: Nobody Wants Fubara – Wike

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3 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that there is widespread support for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to return in 2027.

Speaking during his monthly media parley on Wednesday in Abuja, Wike suggested that Fubara can’t claim to enjoy unanimous backing from the public.

He explained that the political crisis in Rivers State had earlier been addressed through the intervention of President Bola Tinubu, particularly during impeachment proceedings initiated against Fubara.

According to Wike, the President advised all parties to embrace peace, leading to the withdrawal of the impeachment move by the State House of Assembly after agreements were reached.

Wike, however, alleged that the governor failed to fully adhere to the terms agreed during the arbitration process.

Reacting to claims that the people were urging Fubara to seek re-election in 2027, Wike rejected the assertion, insisting that such narratives were misleading.

Wike maintained that appearing before the President for arbitration required respect for the outcome, noting that all parties were expected to uphold their commitments.

He said: “The President, intervened in the impeachment proceeding. I said withdraw, let their be peace. And the governor said, look, I’m ready for peace. Look, I’m no longer interested for this. I will not do this. The Assembly went and withdrew the impeachment.

“Having withdrawn the impeachment, he is now too smart on what you agreed before the President. It’s like when you go on arbitration.”

Wike continued, “This one is what I don’t like. Nobody wants anybody. Please, don’t tell me that. Excuse me.

You can go and tell that to the market people or children. Two years that people say he should come out. Who told you that?

“Which politician will say that I was sleeping they came and woke me? Even if people people come to wake you, can’t you say, no, I won’t do it. I’m not prepared for it.

“That you appeared before a President of the country on arbitration, the two parties on arbitration, and these people respected Mr. President, and have done their own part.”

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2027: Wike Opens Up On Preferred Rivers Guber Candidate

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4 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday said he hasn’t endorsed any candidate for the Rivers state gubernatorial election in 2027.

Wike stated this on Wednesday during his monthly media parley in Abuja.

Wike said that the endorsement will come only after a meeting by the joint coalition in the state.

He said: “I haven’t endorsed anybody. And I can’t endorse anybody until the joint coalition meets.”

DAILY POST reports that questions have been raised concerning the fate of current governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, in 2027.

The FCT Minister was reported to have endorsed former State Commissioner for Works, Alabo Dakorinama George Kelly, as his preferred candidate for the Rivers State governorship election.

Sources told DAILY POST that Wike settled for George after a closed-door meeting with key political stakeholders in Port Harcourt on Monday.