Popular Nigerian-American singer and aspirant on the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Olubankole Wellington, popular as Banky W, has secured the party’s ticket in Eti-Osa federal constituency, Lagos
Banky W had a landslide victory, polling 28 out of 31 votes cast by delegates at the primaries.
The Returning Officer, Mr Ayodele Kazeem, who declared the results, described the process as peaceful and transparent.
Reactions have also poured in from fans congratulating Banky W on his win. Here are reactions from the social media.
Abraham Nelson “Congratulations Mr Banky, your victory will inspire more youths to join the political train.
Evelyn Harris said “Wow! Good news of the decade. Congratulations, Banky W, I wish you all the best.”
Philip “We need this kind of people to represent us, I no he will speak for the youth. Congratulations Banky”
Achimugu Jossima “Congratulations. He will definitely win this time”
Abraham Plan B Bantu “This what we the youths should doing”
Awalla Martins “The youth must rise up to take charge of the government and serve the nation with integrity”
Hillary Nzeh mentioned that “Massive congratulations sir. I wish you the best in the main election”