Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo says he started “casting out demons” when he was about 17 or 17/18. He makes the claim while speaking during a church service at The Votage Church, where he reflects on his youth and describes dealing with what he terms spiritual battles and cultism.
Multiple outlets report that his remarks are shared in a video that circulates online, drawing mixed reactions. Vanguard and other sources focus on the quoted age range and his statement that he remembers those early experiences when seeing young people worship. Legit.ng highlights the online debate triggered by the viral clip, while The Punch links his early religious account to his broader discussion of insecurity.
While the outlets agree on the core claim and the church setting, they differ in emphasis—some foreground the direct quote, others stress the public response to the video and the way Okpebholo connects the statement to wider security concerns.
