Former Edo Speaker, Francis Okiye, Denounces False Cult Allegations As Smear Campaign

Francis Okiye, a former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, has strongly refuted rumors that he is a member of a cult group, dismissing them as the work of his political opponents.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain specifically addressed a viral video that falsely accused him of sponsoring killings in Edo state due to his alleged association with a cult group….CONTINUE READING

In a statement released on Friday, Okiye condemned those responsible for spreading these baseless allegations, warning them to cease their smear campaign intended to tarnish his image ahead of the Edo 2024 governorship election.

The former Speaker expressed his deep dismay over the false reports, labeling them not only as embarrassing but also as outright lies from the pit of hell.

He vehemently denied any involvement with a cult group throughout his extensive career in public office, which started in 2003 as a member of the Edo State House of Assembly, followed by roles as majority Leader, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Governor Liaison to the Edo State House of Assembly, culminating in his tenure as Speaker.

Okiye firmly stated that the trending report was a malicious and false statement aimed at damaging his reputation and hindering his 2024 governorship ambition.

He demanded an immediate retraction of the defamatory publication within seven days by those responsible, warning them of the legal consequences if they fail to comply.