Nigerian music executive and politician, Banky W, has revealed how his wife, Adesua Etomi, reacted to his decision to enter politics.
The 41-year-old singer, who will run for the House of Representatives seat for the Eti-Osa constituency under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the upcoming election, shared this on his official Instagram page while paying a touching tribute to his wife.
He said when he told his wife about his ambitions, she hated it because of the filthiness and dangerousness of politics in Nigeria.
Reacting to her reservation, Banky W said that if all the good guys leave politics to the bad guys, it’ll remain a dirty game.
In his opinion, after much thought and prayer, Adesua finally came to terms with his decision and she has been a great pillar of support since the beginning of his political career.
He posted a video from their visit to women leaders in Eti-Osa, Lagos, and wrote,
“Susu always hated politics… So when I began talking about the burden I had to run for office, I’m sure you can imagine how she felt. She said “Banky I know you, and I know your heart… and if you’re given an opportunity, I’m sure you would do a great job and make a difference… BUT politics in Nigeria is dirty and dangerous. And I don’t want anything to soil you or harm you.”
My response was that our politics will always remain dirty and dangerous if the good people always avoid it. If the people who truly care about the state of our country don’t begin to participate in politics then we will never turn things around. We have to move past pointing fingers and complaining…to doing something about it.
So Susu and I did a lot of talking and praying together, and thank God she finally agreed. So I began this journey…one that I would never have been able to withstand if she didn’t stand with me.
The life of a genuine public servant is tough. And it’s tough on your spouse too. There’s so much required of you… your time, talent, and treasure… your sacrifice, tough skin, and strength… your faith and finances. This much is certainly true – truly running for office, with the right intentions, is physically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually the most draining thing you could ever do.
There’s no way I’d have been able to do this without Susu. So today please take a moment to help me say thank you to Mrs. W. My friend and lover. My personal person and purpose partner.
Thank you Shuga. Thank you for everything. I love you, and I’m grateful to God for you.
– B.W.
PS: the video is a highlight reel of when we met with the women leaders of Eti-Osa. Truly a beautiful day.”
Watch below,
