Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has recalled his teenage years when he said he began casting out demons, while speaking about efforts to tackle insecurity and cultism.
Okpebholo made the remark during a church gathering, according to a viral video shared online.
Speaking at the event, the governor said his experience with confronting what he described as spiritual forces dated back to his youth.
“When I see young ones standing in the presence of God, I remember at 17, 18, I’ve also started casting out demons. So fighting insecurity and most especially cultism is not a new thing to me, It’s something that has been happening.”
The video has generated reactions on social media, with users expressing different views about the governor’s comments and his appearance at the church gathering.
Reactions to Okpebholo’s comment
UD wrote: “The demon is right there but the blind people who religion have eaten up don’t even know he is the one becos he was invited by there lovely pastor. Foolish people everywhere.”
Duke wrote: “Okpebholo is indirectly auditioning for a position in another lucrative industry in Nigeria. Edo people fear his return. Edo is shining.”
Gracegallore wrote: “If Monday Okpebholo can say this, then at this point, Nigerian politics has become a competition over who can say the most useless and unbelievable things with a straight face. Is this man governing demons or a state? Edo State get talent sha.”
Winner wrote: “Pastors should stop giving these politicians an audience in their church. Now see who these people are clapping for and what he is saying.”
Sauron wrote: “This makes a lot of sense. He casted out a demon when he was 15, the possessed left the person and possessed him and made Jim foolish.”
Deyemi wrote: “Why not the demons of Progressiveness in the lives of millions of Edo citizens put in his care. If the church keeps up with this charlatans, it will be the End of the Church ⛪️ soon.”
Watch the video here…
“I started casting out demons when I was 17-18yrs old”——Gov Monday Okpebholo pic.twitter.com/tnICWgD208
— JezebelReborn🧙♀️ (@JezebelReborn) September 29, 2026
