YouTube prankster gets nearly 50k votes in London mayoral polls; comes in 5th
British YouTube prankster, Niko Omilana, secured nearly 50,000 votes (2% of the total votes polled) in London mayoral elections, the results for which were declared today. Omilana, best known for his comedy videos, came in fifth, beating actor and political activist Laurence Fox. "People put millions into their campaigns and we beat them with vibes," said Niko after the results.