Mercy Johnson under fire for campaigning for APC’s Okpebholo

Mercy Johnson-Okojie, the Nollywood actress, has been criticised on social media for campaigning for Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate in the upcoming Edo election.

A now-viral video shows Mercy soliciting votes for Okpebholo at a rally. She also assured the crowd that the APC gubernatorial candidate will “bring positive changes” to the state.

“Are you not tired? No light, water, healthcare, security and good roads. If you will vote for senator Monday, raise your hand,” she said.

“…So when you get to that field early in the morning, vote for Monday, vote for APC, vote for the broom.”

Mercy Johnson rallying support for the APC, urging the crowd in Ward 6, Irruekpen, Esan West LGA, to vote for the party’s gubernatorial candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo. pic.twitter.com/7ZY7RKXJZ9

— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) September 13, 2024

The video has triggered backlash on social media with critics slamming the actress for supporting the ruling party despite widespread economic hardship.

“Mercy Johnson is just a cheap opportunistic agbero with zero class and zero morality in my opinion. Imagine supporting blabbing Tinubu and now also supporting Illiterate Monday Okpebholo of all people. Talent is really not enough,” an X user wrote.

Mercy Johnson is just a cheap opportunistic agbero with zero class and zero morality in my opinion.
Imagine supporting blabbing Tinubu and now also supporting Illiterate Monday Okpebholo of all people.
Talent is really not enough.

— Amber Ose Ibeh™ (@masurge7) September 13, 2024

Mercy Johnson no try, how can she be campaigning for APC, it's her right una go talk, right to make foolish and greedy decision…

— Bush Doctor 🌿 (@f0944366) September 13, 2024

Mercy Johnson that was counting a crate of eggs lamenting,

How costly it had become under the same Administration of APC that she played Women's wing for and supported.

She out there in Edo State supporting a ma that has refused to appear on TV to discuss what he has for Edos.

— BENNY FEBIAN IYKE (ABIA STATE FIRST SON ✍️) (@IkechiBene65006) September 13, 2024

Mercy Johnson dull sha…
Talent is not enough tbh, how can any reasonable person stand in for Apc And for Monday to be governor of Edo state, an illiterate.

— EPIPHANY THE FIRST ✝️ (@Kittyprincezam2) September 13, 2024

Mercy Johnson no learn from Toyin Abraham abi.

Later when den ask her for Senator Monday Okpebholo promises, she go begin shout dem dey bull¥ me upandan SM, dey make crying videos, dey threaten people with police.

Make nobody cry and gaslight anybody for here later sha. https://t.co/7EsTJ4DSmX

— GBEMISOLA CFC💙 (@QUEENOFDBLUES1) September 13, 2024

That video by Mercy Johnson will make you understand that, politicians no really send us.

As long as they and their family are not experiencing any form of hàrdship, they will keep pushing the agenda that they are the best candidate we can ever have.

Shey b na two cups of rice… pic.twitter.com/QZOkXzE4Nj

— Just Eniola 💜 (@JustEniola01) September 13, 2024

If you all like follow mercy Johnson campaign oo. You all should know that she has cashed out. She only working for the money. Don't be foolish to follow her. If Nigeria spoil e no affect her oo. pic.twitter.com/e45sYlyUJ6

— Linzkits…(inspired world domain) (@Linzkits_FC) September 13, 2024