By Legendary Nigerian singer and music executive, Olubankole Wellington popularly known as Banky W has taken to social media with exciting news for his fans and supporters concerning his political ambition.
In the video shared via his verified Instagram page on Friday, Banky W informed his fans and supporters of his intention to serve as a federal legislator representing Eti-Osa local government area of Lagos State in the coming 2023 election.
Banky W who launched his political career under the Modern Democratic Party (MDP) in 2019 equally told his supporters that he has pitched his tent with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
While speaking, the singer-turned-politician recounted how his last run had taken a toll on him while calling for support as he answers the call to serve again.
However, mixed reactions trail Banky W’s announcement as netizens took the comment section to air their opinions:
@simiesiri wrote: “Yes! We’re solidly behind you. Thank you Banky May God be with you on this path, amen.”
@lalaakindoju said: “We are with you. Definitely not easy, but we are with you. Most importantly God is with you. We move.”
@oyinkus noted: ” I, particularly, like the fact that you are running again and on the platform of PDP. Not a PDP or APC fan though. However, we must be strategic in politics.”
@nora.luxuryhair said: “That was how desmond Elliot betrayed us.”
@ezeh_pat opined: “Those of you against Banky W’s decision to run under PDP, I have this question for you; if he decides to run again in a smaller party like he did the last time, are you going to help him run an EFFECTIVE sensitisation campaign at the grassroots? Keyword is “Effective”!!!”
@Deejay_slowburn wrote: “PDP and APC has been Running Nigeria to the ground for how many years now and you think Banky W joining PDP will change anything? you expect banky W to make any significant change under PDP? you are the one lying to urself.”
