OnnoghenSuspension: Banky W Accused Of Collecting 57M From APC

Artiste turned actor turned politician, Bankole Wellington (Banky W) is the latest to be placed under fire for supporting the same stance as Joe Abah, former Director-General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Nigeria in the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Walter Onnoghen.

Abah incurred the wrath of the public after explaining why the presidency may not have been entirely wrong and ended it with “I am a non-practising lawyer and my law is a bit rusty.”

This infuriated members of the public who opined that he indirectly supported the position of the presidency and would have rather not spoken on the issue. However, all soon turned to Banky W who opined that the twitter thread is the most “unbiased” he has read and went on to give reasons why he thought so.

Banky W is backing a thread that the owner of the thread already apologized and said is wrong.
No wonder no cap fits his big head.

— Umeh and 99 others (@UMEHoma) January 26, 2019

Banky W’s act did not sit well with the public. This is because as soon as he tweeted it, tweeps, with no sense of decorum attacked him and before he could explain himself again, it degenerated into a case of cyber-bullying with people referring to him as “Gorimapa Chris Brown” and Nivea roll-on.

See some of their tweets below:

Internationally acclaimed musician and actor Banky W doesn’t understand the concept of the separation of powers and why the sanctity of that simple concept is the foundation upon which true democracy rests.

The irony? I hear he’s contesting to become a law maker.

Lols. https://t.co/MweEpAJ2HR

— Ose El Sudenih (@Papadonkee) January 26, 2019

Dear Banky, this is a false position you're supporting & you should read more about it. The matter was never brought before the NJC as the constitution stipulates & you're already blaming them? Better to be on the side of the law than support falsehood. The NJC is blameless here https://t.co/HTqZ6ixPK3

— EDWARD Israel-Ayide (@wildeyeq) January 26, 2019

Banky W is so naive politically.
He knows nothing whatsoever about politics, and each attempt at having a political opinion has seen him sounding ridiculous .
Maybe his only motivation is if Desmond Elliot can do it, I too can.

— BONARIO NNAGS (@bonario89) January 26, 2019

The way Banky W is getting rattled by small dragging on Twitter, I hope he would be able to handle the political tiki-taka offline.

The earlier he realize he is no longer playing in the fishpond, but in the dangerous ocean, the better for him.

— FAVOUR ONYEOZIRI (GCFR) (@Rouvafe) January 26, 2019

Today, Banky W woke up and sides with the rape of the judiciary but wants to lean on them for court case.

This is not making sense… https://t.co/lkRgkCczCW

— Deji Adeyanju (Ndi Kato) (@YarKafanchan) January 26, 2019

Banky a politician albeit amateur, tries to relate with people online, he is accused of bribery(without proof) mercilessly trolled and even called;
'gorimapa Chris brown' just laidat.

See why your leaders don't care to interact with y'all?
Na just insults full una head.
🙄

— Ugwunna Ejikem (@UgwunnaEjikem) January 26, 2019

Until a Borno-indigene, Shehu Miriam, who prides herself as having a SAN father alongside two others accused him of collecting bribe from the Buhari-led administration.

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? https://t.co/lip4u6zERK

— Shalom Miriam Shehu (@MiriamShehu) January 26, 2019

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

— Shalom Miriam Shehu (@MiriamShehu) January 26, 2019

And even though he told them to get ready for a court case, the handler in question, Miriam Shehu has said that she has on standby, two SANs including her father and is ready for him.

Mr. Wellington has just threatened me with lawsuit. I’m shaking right now!!

Well, I have two SANs on standby including my father to defend me.

Bring it on brother.

When you and your lawyers are ready, kindly inform me so I can give you address to my dad’s chamber. https://t.co/2lrIpTadB9

— Shalom Miriam Shehu (@MiriamShehu) January 26, 2019

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. (1)

— Banky Wellington (@BankyW) January 26, 2019

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

— Banky Wellington (@BankyW) January 26, 2019

Meanwhile, Joe Abah, the root cause has apologised to Banky:

Come! You people can’t even make me trend until tomorrow? Enh? 😂 I only feel bad for @BankyW for getting dragged into my wahala. Sorry, my brother. They know I can’t be bullied but it won’t stop them from trying. Their trying won’t also stop me from speaking my mind. Respect✌🏽

— Dr. Joe Abah (@DrJoeAbah) January 26, 2019