Netizens have reacted after singer, Bankole Wellington better known as Banky W of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) lost to Thaddeus Attah of the Labour Party (LP) in the Eti-Osa Federal constituency election.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Attah as the winner of the Eti-Osa Federal constituency seat in the House of Representatives.
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According to Professor Funmilayo Odukoya, who is INEC Returning Officer, Attah pulled a total of 24,075 votes to defeat his rival, Banky W of the People Democratic Party (PDP) who gathered 18,666 votes, and Mr Babajide Obanikoro of APC, who had 16,901 votes.
Reacting to it, Netiznes on social media opined that the party Banky W belongs to partially caused his defeat.
They noted that if Banky W had camped with Labour Party, there are higher chances of him winning the election.
Netizens react
One Blessing Imuekemhe wrote: “It’s a pity… Peter Obi’s influence and Grace is what made Attah win..Most persons just punched the LP logo through out forgetting that Banky W is also a candidate for House of Rep in Lagos State
One Mreniola wrote: “Everybody just voted LP on 3 papers without knowing who it was.
One Omo Sammy wrote: “Most people just printed LP on all papers as they don’t know who is the senatorial candidate
One Shola Ijanusi wrote: “Being at the right place at the right time… situation
One Freeman Chidiebere wrote: “It was there for him to take but the Labor Party factor affected his chances
One t2oluxury wrote: “Chai if Banky W knew. They just voted for LP on the ballot