Banky W Wins House of Representatives Primaries Under PDP for Eti-Osa Constituency

Nigerian singer and politician, Bankole Wellington popularly known as Banky W has won the house of representatives primaries for the Eti-Osa Federal constituency under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

This was made known in a viral video on social media, where the votes of the primaries were counted and closely monitored by the delegates and members of the party.

This is the music star’s second attempt at winning a seat in the green chambers of the National Assembly.

He won with twenty-eight votes while his closest opponent scored three votes.

The music executive announced that he’ll be running for the House of Reps seat back in April.

“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,” he tweeted at that time.

Banky W first announced his decision to run for the house of representatives back in November 2018.

The news was largely received by both fans and industry colleagues.

He however lost the elections to Ibrahim Obanikoro of the All Progressive Congress (APC).