Nollywood powerhouse Mercy Johnson-Okojie has officially stepped into the political arena in Edo State. Governor Monday Okpebholo appointed the veteran actress as his Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy, a move announced on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The appointment is designed to bridge the gap between the state government and the grassroots, leveraging Mercy’s immense public influence and decade-long philanthropic work through her foundation.+2
Accepting the role with “humility and dedication,” Mercy Johnson-Okojie emphasized that the position is a call to advocate for the voices and stories of the Edo people. While fans are buzzing about whether this is a “permanent shift,” this isn’t her first rodeo in governance; she previously served as a Senior Special Assistant in Kogi State. With her husband, Prince Odianosen Okojie, already serving in the House of Representatives, the Okojies are quickly becoming one of Nigeria’s most prominent political power couples, signaling a new chapter for the screen icon under Governor Okpebholo’s “SHINE” agenda.
