Mercy Johnson’s Husband Speaks On His Political Career, Says ‘I Am Available To Serve’

There have been various reports circulating
online about Mercy Johnson’s husband Prince
Odi Okojie and his desire to run for elective
office in the forthcoming elections in Edo State.

Particularly the Deputy Governor
Position. Without denying his interest in the
said position, Okojie confirmed his availability
for the position if chosen by party leaders since
the position is not contestable. He made this
known in a recent statement. See it below:
“My attention has been drawn to various
campaigns on-going online about the upcoming
election in Edo State later this year. The
campaign mainly by young people (youths) and
students from Edo State and my local
government, is that I should vie for the position
of Deputy Governor in the state. This is based
on the premise that since the party zoned
deputy governorship slot to Edo Central where I
am originally from, I should represent various
interests in the area.
This is a gesture I appreciate; it is a good thing
for people to recognize your good work and
want you to serve especially when one has been
supportive without being in government.
I want to make it clear that the position of
deputy governorship is not a position one
campaigns for, the party leaders alongside
members chose who flies the party’s ticket
alongside the governorship candidate. However,
I am available to serve in whatever capacity the
party wants me to serve. I am a loyal party
member.
Most importantly, the people of Edo State
deserve much more than what they are getting
from the present government.
Good governance is not what is seen on the
pages of newspapers, good governance reflects
in the lives of the governed. People of Edo State
can testify themselves if they have gotten the
best from the present government. The people
know they got the wrong end of the stick. Good
governance is not PR, it is value-adding.
In whatever way things swing in Edo State, I am
an interested stakeholder in the happenings in
my state and a visionary individual who
believes good leadership coupled with
youthfulness can turn the whole of Nigeria and
Edo State around without unnecessary noise.
I will continue to engage relevant stakeholders
in Edo State regarding this matter.
I once again appreciate the various youth
associations, students union, all the higher
institutions in Edo State and women who want
me to show interest in the upcoming election.
I will continue to help my people with or without
political power as I have always done without
being in government. I believe in the popular
saying that, ‘ask not what your country can do
for you but what you can do for your country.”