Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie, husband to Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson, has emerged the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Edo State. APC, candidate for Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency ahead of 2027 general elections.
Okojie declared victory after the APC primary election and thanked Monday Okpebholo and the party leadership for their support and confidence in his candidacy.
He said “Today I am deeply humbled and honoured to emerge victorious in the APC primary election.
“I am deeply grateful to the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Sen. Monday Okpebholo and our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), for the confidence reposed in me to fly the party’s flag in the forthcoming election to return to the National Assembly.
My deep appreciation also goes to the leaders of our party, members, supporters and the good people of our constituency for your trust, encouragement and overwhelming support throughout this process.
“This is not just my victory, it is a victory for all of us who believe in purposeful leadership, unity, progress and effective representation.
“I remain committed to serving our people with dedication, loyalty and integrity. Together we will continue to build a stronger future for our constituency and uphold the ideals of our great party.
“As we move forward, I call on all of us to stay united and focused as we work together to win the general election,” he said.
