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 in the state.
Okpebholo made the remarks during a Sunday service at The VOTAGE Church, also known as The Voice of This Age, at the WINLOS Centre in Benin City.
The governor said his experience as a young man had shaped his understanding of the challenges associated with insecurity, particularly cult-related activities.
“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,” Okpebholo said.
He added that his opposition to insecurity and cultism was not a recent development.
“So fighting insecurity, most especially cultism, is not a new thing to me. It’s something that has been happening,” he said.
A video containing the governor’s remarks resurfaced on social media on Tuesday and subsequently attracted attention online.
The church said the service was dedicated to prayers for the peace, progress and prosperity of Edo State.
The governor’s comments came amid ongoing discussions around security and cult-related activities in Edo State.
Okpebholo has previously made security a prominent part of his administration’s public messaging, while the state government has continued to highlight efforts aimed at addressing insecurity.
The governor’s latest remarks, however, focused on his personal religious experience and his explanation of why the fight against cultism and insecurity is an issue he considers familiar.
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