Dulwich Pupil Recalls Farage's Abusive Comment: 'That's the way back to Africa'
In a shocking revelation, Yinka Bankole, a 54-year-old engineer and former Dulwich college pupil, has come forward with an extraordinary claim about his school days. It was during his time at the prestigious public school in south-east London that Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, allegedly subjected him to racist abuse.
According to Bankole, Farage approached him in the playground when he was just 17 years old, and said, "That's the way back to Africa." The comment, which included a hand gesture pointing towards Africa, left a lasting impact on Bankole. He recalls feeling humiliated and intimidated by the experience, saying it felt like Farage was attacking his very humanity.
Bankole had previously kept this secret hidden but has now chosen to speak out after watching Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's press conference on Thursday. While Farage denied any wrongdoing, claiming that comments made years ago were "banter" rather than malicious, Bankole remains unconvinced.
As one of the 28 school contemporaries of Farage's at Dulwich college who claim to have witnessed racist or antisemitic behaviour by the Reform UK leader, Bankole is not alone in his concerns. Despite voting for multiple parties over his life and being a non-partisan individual, he feels compelled to share his story, particularly after seeing Farage's response to allegations.
Farage has maintained that he never engaged in racist or antisemitic behavior with "malice" but has faced criticism from Reform UK's own lawyer, who denied any wrongdoing. Bankole rejects this assertion, saying that the experience was deeply hurtful and left a lasting impact on him.
The revelation raises questions about Farage's past actions and his current leadership of Reform UK. As Bankole pointed out, it is indeed possible to remember events from over four decades ago, especially when they involve a profound personal attack like the one allegedly made by Farage. The fact that Farage has downplayed the severity of the incident only adds to the sense of unease among those who claim to have witnessed similar behavior during his time at Dulwich college.
Bankole's story serves as a powerful reminder that bullying and racist abuse can take many forms, even in prestigious institutions like school. His courage in coming forward highlights the need for greater accountability from public figures, particularly when allegations are not taken seriously or dismissed outright.
In an age where politicians often claim to be victims of a "witch hunt," it is refreshing to see someone willing to stand up and share their story without fear or hesitation. As Bankole said, "I know I haven't forgotten" – and his words should serve as a warning to those who would seek to downplay the severity of such incidents.
In a shocking revelation, Yinka Bankole, a 54-year-old engineer and former Dulwich college pupil, has come forward with an extraordinary claim about his school days. It was during his time at the prestigious public school in south-east London that Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, allegedly subjected him to racist abuse.
According to Bankole, Farage approached him in the playground when he was just 17 years old, and said, "That's the way back to Africa." The comment, which included a hand gesture pointing towards Africa, left a lasting impact on Bankole. He recalls feeling humiliated and intimidated by the experience, saying it felt like Farage was attacking his very humanity.
Bankole had previously kept this secret hidden but has now chosen to speak out after watching Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's press conference on Thursday. While Farage denied any wrongdoing, claiming that comments made years ago were "banter" rather than malicious, Bankole remains unconvinced.
As one of the 28 school contemporaries of Farage's at Dulwich college who claim to have witnessed racist or antisemitic behaviour by the Reform UK leader, Bankole is not alone in his concerns. Despite voting for multiple parties over his life and being a non-partisan individual, he feels compelled to share his story, particularly after seeing Farage's response to allegations.
Farage has maintained that he never engaged in racist or antisemitic behavior with "malice" but has faced criticism from Reform UK's own lawyer, who denied any wrongdoing. Bankole rejects this assertion, saying that the experience was deeply hurtful and left a lasting impact on him.
The revelation raises questions about Farage's past actions and his current leadership of Reform UK. As Bankole pointed out, it is indeed possible to remember events from over four decades ago, especially when they involve a profound personal attack like the one allegedly made by Farage. The fact that Farage has downplayed the severity of the incident only adds to the sense of unease among those who claim to have witnessed similar behavior during his time at Dulwich college.
Bankole's story serves as a powerful reminder that bullying and racist abuse can take many forms, even in prestigious institutions like school. His courage in coming forward highlights the need for greater accountability from public figures, particularly when allegations are not taken seriously or dismissed outright.
In an age where politicians often claim to be victims of a "witch hunt," it is refreshing to see someone willing to stand up and share their story without fear or hesitation. As Bankole said, "I know I haven't forgotten" – and his words should serve as a warning to those who would seek to downplay the severity of such incidents.
This is getting weirder by the minute... Nigel Farage's reaction to all these allegations just seems too scripted for my taste 
. I mean, if he really didn't know what that comment meant back in the day, why did he deny it so quickly? And what's up with him claiming it was "banter"? That phrase just doesn't sit right with me 
. And can we talk about how easy it is for someone to claim they don't remember an incident from decades ago, especially when there are so many people who witnessed it 
? I'm not saying Bankole is lying or anything, but it does seem like a pretty convenient coincidence that he just happens to come forward now 
. This whole thing just smells like fish and chips to me... 
I'm shocked by this revelation - Farage's comment at Dulwich college was allegedly super hurtful & racist 
. Yinka Bankole has every right to speak out about what happened when he was 17, it's crazy that he kept it inside for so long 
. As one of the 28 people who claim to have seen Farage behave like this at school, it's awesome that Bankole is finally sharing his story 
. It's not just about Farage's past actions but also about the impact it can have on people's lives & mental health 
. We need more people to speak up against bullying & racism in all its forms 
It's refreshing to see Bankole standing up and sharing his story without fear or hesitation, highlighting the need for greater accountability from public figures. 
he's trying to spin this but honestly we all know how that hand gesture looks 
bankole deserves a medal for speaking out after all these yrs it takes courage to share something thats been eating away at u. reform uk needs to take responsibility for Farage's actions, not just his word 