The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has denied allegations that he belongs to a secret cult.
In a video that had gone viral on the internet, Idahosa and other notable figures in Edo State were tagged members of a secret cult.
In a personally signed statement by the Deputy Governor, he has reacted to the claims which he said are “baseless and false accusations”, the Deputy Governor said they are meant to tarnish his image and mislead people.
Idahosa also made known his plans to take legal actions to clear his name from the allegation by one Emmanuel Agbogun which was initially meant to undermine his commitment to public service.
“My attention has been drawn to a video circulating on social media, in which one Emmanuel Agbogun falsely accused me, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Dennis Idahosa, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, of being a member of a secret cult.
“I categorically state that these accusations are spurious, defamatory, malicious, unfounded, and grossly misleading. They are a deliberate attempt to tarnish my hard-earned reputation and to undermine my unwavering dedication to public service,” he said.
Stressing the current administration’s commitment to its zero-tolerance policy on cultism and other societal vices, Idahosa reiterated his commitment to integrity, transparency, and accountability in his role as Deputy Governor.
The deputy alleged that the allegations were a deliberate action to distract the government’s ongoing efforts to combat cultism and restore peace and order in Edo State.
“The claim that I am affiliated with any secret cult group is entirely false and baseless. I vehemently deny any involvement, both past or present, in cult-related activities,” he cleared.
