A member representing Esan North East/Esan South East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Henry Okojie, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 general election after securing the party’s ticket unopposed in Edo State.
Okojie, the husband of Nollywood actor Mercy Johnson, was announced the sole winner following the party’s primary election conducted across the federal constituency on Saturday.
Party stakeholders described his emergence as a reflection of confidence in his representation and growing influence within the APC structure in Edo State.
In a statement issued by his media office, Okojie, who chairs the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Midstream), expressed appreciation to party leaders, members and constituents for their continued support and confidence in his leadership.
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“Today (Saturday), I am deeply humbled and honoured to emerge victorious in the APC primary election. I sincerely thank the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo, and our great party, the All Progressives Congress, for the confidence reposed in me to fly the party’s flag in the forthcoming election to return to the National Assembly.
“I thank Mr President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his fatherly role in steering the affairs of this party.
“My profound appreciation also goes to the leaders of our party, members, supporters, and the good people of our constituency for your trust, encouragement, and overwhelming support throughout this process. This victory is not mine alone; it belongs to all of us who believe in purposeful leadership, unity, progress, and effective representation.
“I remain committed to serving our people with dedication, loyalty, and integrity. Together, we will continue to build a stronger future for our constituency and uphold the ideals of our great party.”
The lawmaker urged party members and supporters to remain united ahead of the general election.
“I call on everyone to remain united and focused as we work collectively towards victory in the general elections,” he said.
Okojie also commended the conduct of the APC primaries across Edo State, describing the exercise as peaceful, orderly and transparent.
The federal lawmaker, who was first elected into the House of Representatives in 2023, has remained active in legislative debates on energy and petroleum sector reforms through his role as chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Midstream).
His unopposed emergence comes as the APC intensifies efforts to consolidate its political structure in Edo State ahead of the 2027 general elections under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo.
