He hailed this ruling as a miracle, granting him a second opportunity to vie for the seat.

In an exclusive interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate voiced his sentiments, saying, “For me personally, it’s a miracle in and of itself that we get another chance to finish the election. I think it’s a testament to the power of perseverance, the power of faith, and the collective will of the people who want to participate in the rebuilding of this democracy.”

The tribunal’s judgement, delivered on Monday, invalidated the victory of Mr. Thaddeus Atta of the Labour Party, deeming the election inconclusive.

It directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to organize a supplementary election within 90 days, specifically in 33 polling units where the election had not taken place.

Banky W and Ibrahim Babajide Obanikoro (IBO) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had filed petitions leading to this decision.

Banky W highlighted the frustration felt by many voters who were denied the opportunity to participate in the initial election, emphasizing the importance of preserving democratic rights.

He noted that over 30,000 voters were unable to cast their ballots due to various issues, including violence, voter suppression, and the absence of INEC officials at certain polling stations.

Recalling the events following the February 25 election, Banky W mentioned joining a large group of protesters at the collation center and expressed gratitude that the courts had ruled in favor of counting every vote and hearing every voice, regardless of party affiliation.

Earlier this year, Mr. Thaddeus Atta secured victory in the Eti-Osa legislative election with 24,075 votes, while Banky W and IBO garnered 18,668 and 16,901 votes, respectively.

Some state governors who hitherto banned public gatherings as part of measures to curb the spread of Coronavirus in their state, have lifted the ban to enable Christians celebrate Easter.

Taking to his twitter handle to react, BankyW wrote “So for the State Governments that have suspended isolation & social distancing for Easter… do they have an agreement with the Corona virus that it will also go on Easter break as well? These our “leaders” sha. Kai.”

In a series of Tweets, Banky-W described Nigeria as a county that prides itself in punishing the innocent.

He said “I’m so thankful that our justice system made the right call by granting the release of Omoyele Sowore. Nigeria has a way of punishing the innocent and trampling on the rights, dreams and hopes of the regular citizens. Every time our leaders do wrong and get away with it, we lose a little piece of our soul. We become numb, we lose hope, and we subconsciously accept that this is how things are and there’s nothing we can say or do to change it. You didn’t need to be a voter or volunteer for Mr Sowore to see that this was clearly an infringement on a basic human right and a grave injustice. Freedom of speech and the right to peacefully protest is the unassailable right of every Nigerian citizen. May God bless those in our justice system who stood on the right side of history by doing the right thing. May God strengthen, comfort and bless Sowore, his wife and family as they have endured the most difficult of times while only being guilty of attempting to speak up for a better Nigeria.”