Adesola Sulaimon
Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson Okojie has received several backlash from fans following her declaration of support for the ruling  All Progress Congress (APC).

Johnson had on Wednesday, in a post via Instagram, shared pictures of herself with the governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-olu and some women leaders of the party at the APC women campaign flagoff in Lagos state.

She said “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”.

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However, the actress’ declaration has put her under fire on social media.

A tweep @Esohe_k said” Mercy Johnson thinks she’s sleek!! Lady has secured the future of her kids by birthing them in the United state and she’s here wanting us to vote same party that has shown Nigerians pepper. She’s not that smart after all.