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Banky W Wins PDP House Of Reps Ticket – Independent Newspaper Nigeria – FashionStyleng

Popular Nigerian R&B singer, Olubankole Wellington, better known as Banky W has won the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ticket to contest the House of Representatives, Eti-Osa Federal Constituency seat in the 2023 general elections.

The 41-year-old musician turned politician polled 28 votes to defeat his opponent who got 3 votes in the party primary election held in Lagos on Monday.

According to the multi-talented actor media aide, Kennedy Salami disclosed that Banky W had a landslide victory in the primaries.

He said, “We have just concluded the elections and he has won. We secured the ticket for the House Representatives of Eti-Osa PDP.

“So, we are moving on to the next. It was a landslide; we won 28 to 3 votes.”

It cold be recalled that in April, the Banky W announced on social media that he was once again aiming to represent the people of Eti-Osa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.

He tweeted, “We must engage with Nigeria w. it is, not w. 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.”

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