Nigerian singer, and Chairman of EME Olubankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, is soliciting for funds to run for political office in Lagos.
Olubankole Wellingnton musically known as Banky W emerged the winner of the People Democratic Party House of Representatives primaries for the Eti-Osa federal constituency of Lagos State in June 2022.
The singer and movie producer took to his official social media handles on Monday afternoon while canvassing fans’ support in winning the seat come 2023.
He wrote:
“If Impact is truly the goal, then we must no longer be content to shout from the sidelines; we must get into the system and fix it.”
Further aiding his request for public support, the singer highlighted that mainstream Nigerian politics is a complex and expensive venture.
He urged people to consider his post an invitation to a partnership with him through the journey.
Explaining his drive for political participation in April, he said,
“The Nigerian people need candidates who will earn and treasure their right to serve. And as a nation, we need innovation and reform.”
Person wey no get fun dey sign Artistes now want our support to run Elections. Banky ask your boy WIZKID & Skales how much you need