Odi Okojie, the husband of actress Mercy Johnson, has won the All Progressives Congress nomination for a seat in the House of Representatives (HoR) from Edo State.
Okojie has emerged as the candidate for the federal constituency of Esan North East/South East in advance of the 2023 general election.
In his acceptance speech, which was posted to Instagram on Saturday, Okojie expressed gratitude to God, his family, and the people of Edo for their support.
He said, “In the coming days, I and my team shall be embarking vigorously on more tours throughout all the wards of our constituency, meeting with stakeholders (both leaders and constituents) so as to foster and deepen the already harmonious relationship that will bring about the very best ways of meeting the dire needs of the good people of Esan North East and South East constituency.
“There is a lot to be done no doubt and with all hands on deck, we shall surely get to the promised land.”
His actress wife also took to her Instagram page to congratulate her husband.
She wrote, “Congratulations to @princeodiokojie on this win. You are a good man and a man of the people.
“I am sure you will be an awesome federal representative for the good people of Esan land. The mission is now a movement.”
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