Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson is currently trending on social media as Nigerians have attacked her after hinting of the good intentions of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) ahead of the 2023 election.
According to reports, the mother of four stormed the APC women’s Southwest rally in Lagos on Wednesday and took to her Instagram page to share photos from the event with her followers.
Mercy expressed her confident in APC’s plan for women which is in line with 35% affirmative action for women.
The screen goddess claims she was opportuned to hear the goodwill messages and she has renewed hope and confidence in the party’s good intentions.
Mercy wrote: “Earlier today, I joined His Excellency, Babajide Sanwo-Olu @jidesanwoolu and the incredible women leaders that make up the APC ‘Women Presidential Campaign Team’ at the APC women Southwest Rally.
“As a woman, wife to an APC candidate @princeodiokojie and mother, I am confident in the APC plan for women which is in line with the 35% affirmative action for women.
From the goodwill messages and conversations with the women leaders, I was opportuned to hear from the horse’s mouth and I have renewed hope and confidence in the good intentions, great plans and actions to follow for the women of Nigeria and for the people of Nigeria”
The post has however stirred mixed reactions from Nigerians as some urged her to support her husband and not sell APC to Nigerians while others defended her saying the actress cannot support another party when her husband an APC party member.
See comments below:
zubbysteph: “Support ur husbands for his position but don’t try sugar coating APC!! Even deep down you know the truth!!”
bravewearsofficial: “You all just care about money, and no single regard for humanity. It’s a pity”
chic_esosa: “What kinda comments are these?? Her husband is a politician and he’s an APC member so who is she supposed to support??…y’all roaring in the comments because you have NOTHING to gain from APC,if you did you would be endorsing their candidates too..stop the hypocrisy and let people choose what to do with their lives…ps:I’m obedient but we don’t have to be toxic about it,feb 25th we move period!!!!”
judah.king: “Seriously, apc?! From where Nigeria was in 2015 to where it is now?! You name is mercy… may God have it on you. This is wrong”
djkessyking: “Mercy my sister from KOGI, I still have love for you regardless of this wrong move.”
mirach_herself: “You all screaming and dropping emoji of sad faces. Pls. She should not support her husband’s political party bcos she is a celebrity? It’s not about her now. Let’s chill abeg. Mercy is not the cause of your frustration or predicament”
mrs_mahia: “Support ur husband in peace ..we love u.. but please 🙏🏼 please .. don’t tell us to vote PDAPC”
dopeboilifestyle: “You self reason am if them ask u to vote APC again , you go gree?? . Please use your influence to promote nollywood not politics.”
sirvicgold_za: “You haven’t heard that APC is very hard to sell this days? Country people are wiser now”
dreco_905: “Support your husband in peace and don’t tell us rubbish about APC”
Article updated 2 weeks ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
