Prince Odi
Okojie, handsome husband to popular and talented Nollywood actress, Mercy
Johnson, has signified interest to push for his nomination as Deputy
Governorship candidate on the platform of the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP)
in the fast approaching Edo State gubernatorial election.
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| Mercy Johnson and her husband. |
The Uromi
born prince is said to be enjoying massive support from students and youths
across the state due to his accessibility and his philanthropic disposition.
The youths
who cut across party leanings are said to be making serious agitation for Okojie to be nominated by
the PDP which has zoned the Deputy Governorship slot to Edo Central Senatorial
District where Mr. Okojie hails from.
A source
who pleaded to remain anonymous revealed that some selected popular Youths' and
Students' Leaders in Edo State paid a surprised visit to the Lekki mansion of
the Okojies over the weekend urging him to come out and show interest in the
race.
They argued
that he's young, accessible, humble, well travelled and versatile and as such
he's eminently qualified to be chosen as a running mate to any aspirant from
Edo South Senatorial District preferably
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu.
The source
further revealed that Mr. Okojie was almost moved to tears when the youths who
arrived Lagos in a bus confidently told him that he has what it takes to win
election for the PDP, stating that if nominated they will traverse the length
and breath of the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Edo State campaigning and
that his wife, Mercy Johnson would also have no choice but to mobilize her
colleagues in the entertainment industry to campaign for him.
An ally of
Mr. Okojie confirmed this development, but stated that the Prince will have to
consult widely as some notable politicians within the senatorial district are
also interested.
He opined
that if PDP really desires to dislodge the ruling APC, they should pair a
relatively young, credible and unstained Okojie with a popular candidate from
the Bini speaking part of Edo State which has the highest number of registered
voters.
He went
further to say that "it is now easier for the PDP to win the election convincingly
because the ruling party in the state is
in disarray over the choice of a suitable person that can be its flag bearer in
the coming election"
" It will also interest you to note that majority of Edo
people are disenchanted with Governor Adams Oshiomhole's administration for
lack of performance and his harsh policies in this second term in office and as such, people are prepared to vote out the APC and any candidate anointed by Oshiomhole" He added
Some of the
youths have since flooded the internet with Prince Odi Okojie's posters, asking
the PDP to nominate him during the Party’s primaries, prompting a lot of people
from his Uromi hometown into jubilation.
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| The posters on the internet. |
Others are
however pleading with him to contest for the Governorship so that their
favorite actress can be the First Lady,
It will be
sweet to see our darling nollywood super screen diva, Mercy Johnson as the
second lady of Edo state.
What is your take?
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