INEC assigns wrong logo to Banky W on ballot paper, misspells his name

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) misspelt Banky W’s name and assigned a logo that is not his party’s on the ballot paper for the forthcoming general elections, the musician and politician has said.

Making a public announcement on Instagram, Banky W who is contesting the Eti Osa seat in the House of Representatives on the ticket of the Modern Democratic Party (MDP), said he had exhausted avenues to get the error rectified but to no avail.

“It turns out that logo that will show for MDP on the Election Day ballot papers is wrong,” he says. “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.”

Banky W has urged his party members and sympathisers not to groan over the unfortunate development as plans have been made to ensure that the party wins regardless.

He says: “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 misspelt, 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.”