Edo governor recalls casting out demons as he links faith to anti-cultism stance
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo said during a church service that he began casting out demons at 17 or 18. He connected that experience with his opposition to insecurity and cultism, while the church said the service focused on prayers for peace, progress and prosperity in the state.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has said he began casting out demons at the age of 17 or 18, linking his early religious experience to his position on insecurity and cultism. Okpebholo made the comment during a Sunday service at The Voice of This Age Church, known as The VOTAGE Church, at the WINLOS Centre in Benin City. A video of the remarks resurfaced and began circulating on social media on Tuesday.
“When I see young ones standing in the presence of God, I remember at the age of 17/18, I’ve also started casting out demons,” the governor said. He added that fighting insecurity, particularly cultism, was not new to him. The VOTAGE Church confirmed Okpebholo’s attendance in an Instagram post.
It said the service was held to pray for the peace, progress and prosperity of Edo State and thanked the governor for worshipping with the congregation. Okpebholo also confirmed his attendance in a post on X. He said he had worshipped at Living Faith Church on Sapele Road before later attending The VOTAGE Church in Benin City.
According to the governor, prayers were offered for the continued peace and protection of Edo, wisdom and strength for leaders, and blessings for residents and their families. The source material does not provide further details about any specific anti-cultism operation or policy connected to the governor’s remarks. It reports that the comments were made in a religious setting and later attracted attention online.
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