Odianosen Okojie, husband of Mercy Johnson, the Nollywood actress, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to contest for Esan North East/ South East federal constituency at the house of representatives in 2023.
Okojie appreciated God for the win and his wife for the love and support in an Instagram post on Saturday.
He also revealed some of the things he will do in regards to serving the people of the Edo constituency.
“This feat will not be possible if not for your kindest and surest support and prayers. It behoves on me to use this medium to express my sincere appreciation to God Almighty, my adorable wife MRS MERCY JOHNSON OKOJIE, for all your love and support. To all my family members, friends and well wishers, I thank you all,” he wrote.
“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.”
The actress also took to her Instagram page to celebrate her husband’s victory.
“Congratulations to @princeodiokojie on this win. You are a good man and a man of the people,” she wrote.
“I am sure you will be an awesome federal representative for the good people of Esan land. The mission is now a movement.”
