Posted by Samuel on Fri 20th Feb, 2026 - tori.ng
Mercy said she accepts the responsibility with humility, dedication and an unshakable commitment to service, and she fully aligns with the Governor on his agenda.
Mercy Johnson, the Nollywood actress, has issued a statement in reaction to her appointment as an aide to the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo.
In a post on her Instagram page, she conveyed her appreciation and said she felt honored by the trust and confidence the Governor placed in her with her appointment as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy.
She stated that the appointment isn’t just a call to serve but a call to connect, listen, and advocate with purpose.
Mercy said she accepts the responsibility with humility, dedication and an unshakable commitment to service, and she fully aligns with the Governor on his agenda.
She wrote: “I am deeply honoured and sincerely grateful to His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Executive Governor of Edo State, for the trust and confidence reposed in me with my appointment as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy.
"This appointment is not just a call to serve, it is a call to connect, to listen, and to advocate with purpose.
"I accept this responsibility with humility, dedication, and an unshakable commitment to service, and I am fully aligned with His Excellency’s SHINE Agenda of responsive/ Practical governance and sustainable development.
"To the great people of Edo State: this role is about you—your voices, your stories, and your participation in governance. Together, we will deepen civic engagement, strengthen trust, and advance a people-centred Edo where every voice truly counts.
"Thank you for the overwhelming support and goodwill.
"The journey continues. The work begins now.
"MERCY JOHNSON OKOJIE
"Special Adviser on Public Engagement & Advocacy
"Edo State”.