Olubankole Wellington, commonly known as Banky W, a well-known musician from Nigeria, has revealed why he entered politics despite being a pastor.
In a recent interview with BBC, the artist who doubles as a politician and preacher revealed that he did so to show the public that good people with the appropriate motivations can serve the populace and hold public office.
Banky W responded to the passing of well-known Afrobeat artist Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba, aka Mohbad, by saying that due inquiry by the police is required to ascertain the true cause of the singer’s demise.
“Why I Got Involved In Politics” – Banky W
The music producer responded to the recent National Assembly petitions tribunal ruling that demanded a special election for the the seat of House of Representatives in Eti Osa local government area, said he believes that it is possible for him to still win the position.
In the general elections for 2023 held earlier in the year, the Labour Party’s Thaddeus Attah was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
As the candidate for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Banky W placed second in the polls.
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