Popular gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo, performed at the flag-off of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) governorship campaign in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.
Political parties are known to invite secular artistes and comedians to spice up their rallies but the PDP in Akwa Ibom departed from the norm with Chinwo’s invitation.
The Port Harcourt-born songster, with her signature beret, mounted the colourfully decorated podium at exactly 01:12 pm and became the cynosure of all eyes as her mellifluous voice blended with the sweet rhythm of musical instruments to produce harmonious tunes.
For over 11 minutes, the 32-year-old dazzled Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel; his wife, Martha; and thousands of party loyalists in the state to gospel songs in local dialect and pidgin English.
Some of the songs she sang include ‘See the way you love me…’; ‘Jesus, you love me too much’, amongst others.
“Sister Mercy, this is electrifying,” the Governor enthused in his speech after her ministration.
The singer got married to Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa in August, at an elaborate wedding attended by stars including singer and politician, Bankole Wellington aka Banky W.
Reacting to the development on Twitter, a tweep, @Livy009 said: “After she go tell us na holy spirit direct am
“Scamming with religion no br today thing o”
@fecomnet supported the singer and said: “She is an artist and that is her business. Performing there doesn’t necessarily mean she support them.”
Udemba Wisdom, while reacting, also wrote: “But if na patience ozokowo or psquare na patriotism 
”
@Aminaruk tweeted: “Dear Ma,
“Please avoid the temptation no matter the amount involved. Regards”
@AguKanayoChukwu, in his comment, said: “She’s entitled to her performance fee, no be say God go answer their prayer. If @OfficialPDPNig like make them gather all the gospel artists in the world, they’ll still be the biggest losers…”
Another tweep, Uchendu Eric reacted: “Religion is Politics, Lots of People Know all the Tricks!
“Majek Fashek been don tell US before na! Abi you never see Pastors wen lay hands on Evil Politicians when dey make US dey suffer now?”
@sexyine also said: “When did they start inviting gospel musicians to political rallies though. Anyways nice one…may the ministration change the bad plans the wicked politicians have against the nation.”
