Banky W wins PDP House of Representatives Primaries for Eti-Osa

On May 23, 2022

A Nigerian Singer and politician Banky W, has won the PDP primaries ticket to represent the party as the House of Representatives candidate in the upcoming 2023 elections.

Olubankole Wellington, popularly known by his stage name Banky W and credited in film as Banky Wellington, is a Nigerian-American singer, rapper, actor, entrepreneur and politician.

Banky W is contesting for the Eti-Osa Federal Constituency seat and had earlier said he would patiently wait for Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary election.

The Nigerian rapper won twenty-eight votes while his closest opponent scored three votes.

This will is the second attempt at winning a seat.

Below is the video that he has won the primaries!

Congratulations brother @BankyW pic.twitter.com/1BH1DNYkZr

— Pamilerin Adegoke (@UnclePamilerin) May 23, 2022

“We must engage with Nigeria where it is, not where we prefer for it to be. In 2019, we planted the seed. In 2023, by the grace of God, and with your support, we will win the seat. The time for just talking is over. It’s time to #TalkAndDo. I hope I can count on you. We move,” Banky W tweeted at that time.

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