Mercy Johnson has been offered a political
appointment which will see her serve in a key role to advance entertainment in
her home state. She has now been appointed a Senior Special Adviser to the Kogi
State government on entertainment, arts and culture. She announced this via her
Instagram page today, stating that she accepts the position and will use her
humble experience to serve the state with a modest experience she has gathered over the years.
The governor of Kogi State explained that
the appointment was to fill key positions with the right people and to broaden
inclusiveness in governance by bringing people from more communities on board.
Her
new appointment will take effect on April 1, 2017.