The Edo State government’s war against cultism has received a significant boost with the Edo Civil Society Organization throwing its weight behind Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration. Led by its Coordinator General, Comrade Omobude Agho, the group staged a peaceful protest to Government House in Benin City to show solidarity with the government’s efforts.

“We are here to solidarize 100 percent and in support of Edo State government’s actions in the fight against cultism,” Agho said. The Edo Civil Society Organization is also enlightening the people on the anti-cultism law to prevent claims of ignorance.

The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon. Paul Ohonbamu, received the protesters and thanked them for their peaceful demonstration. “The governor wants to maintain law and order in Edo State, and to do this, certain actions need to be taken to send a signal that the governor means business,” Ohonbamu said.

Ohonbamu expressed gratitude to the group for supporting the governor’s administration in the fight against cultism, noting that the governor’s efforts would make the state peaceful and secure for all. “The governor said some of these houses might be proceeds from fraud and evil acts, and such buildings must be demolished,” he added.

Agho suggested that instead of destroying properties used for crimes, the government should take them over. “We all hate cultism because it’s dangerous to society and has done more damage to the youths of Edo State,” he said.

The Edo State government’s efforts to tackle cultism are expected to yield positive results with the support of stakeholders like the Civil Society Organization. The Commissioner for Information and Communication highlighted the governor’s infrastructural development plans, saying, “The governor is in a hurry to develop the state infrastructurally as the first flyover is being constructed, the second one is on the way, and the third will also be built for Edo people.”

Governor Okpebholo has been firm in his resolve to eliminate cultism in the state, previously stating, “If my life had not been protected as a youth, I would not have become the governor of Edo State today. We must save our land. Cultism must stop in Edo State”.