Banky W wins PDP House of Reps rerun election for Eti-Osa

Singer and songwriter, Olubankole Wellington popularly known as Banky W has been declared the winner of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) rerun primary elections for the Eti-Osa constituency.

 The declaration came after the votes were counted on Monday afternoon, and he received 24 votes to overcome his competitor, Sam Aiboni, who only got five votes.

 After the initial primary poll in certain states was canceled last month, the PDP arranged a repeat for today, Monday, June 6. 

 Following his victory, the singer cum politician has taken to his social media page to pen a lengthy message, thanking his friends donors and supporters.

 “I want to thank the party for taking its time to ensure we did this election again to make sure it was free and fair. “I want to thank the leaders, the delegates, the party members, the presiding officer, INEC, the DSS, and the police for ensuring this election is free and fair.”

 He thanked his opponent and stated that he was a formidable competitor, but he did not see him as an opponent but rather as brothers on the same side. “I hope that after today, we will be working together to win Eti-Osa for our people. 

 “I believe that we can do so much better, Nigeria is in a heartbreaking place, and we need people that have our interest and that of our nation and community at heart.

 “I promise that given this mandate, I will be a servant by God’s grace and make the people of Eti-Osa, Lagos state and Nigeria proud. “We did it again, and by the grace of God, we will continue to win,” he said.