NewStats: 3,264,944 , 8,185,161 topics. Date: Thursday, 12 June 2025 at 09:54 PM 285p3v

PRESS STATEMENT

RE: DISCLAIMER ON ALLEGED CULT-RELATED ISSUES IN IRUEKPEN

My attention has been drawn to some unfounded and malicious rumours being circulated across various quarters, both online and offline, alleging my involvement or association with cult-related activities in Iruekpen. I, Rt. Hon. Marcus Onobun, honorable member, representing Esan West, Esan Central and Igueben Federal constituency categorically and unequivocally refute claims of any such association or involvement.

1. For the avoidance of doubt, I am not directly or indirectly involved in cultism nor have I ever ed, encouraged, financed, or participated in any activity that promotes it in any form whatsoever.

2. These allegations are not only false and baseless and unfounded but they also appear to be politically motivated, attempts to tarnish my hard-earned reputation, distract from the developmental strides we are making, and undermine the trust and confidence the good people of Iruekpen and beyond have reposed in me.

3. The last time I was in Edo state was in April 22nd, 2025. What I can deduce from this allegation is to lay a foundation for their wicked and clandestine plan to silence the opposition.

4. I am a firm believer in the rule of law, democratic principles, and peaceful co-existence. Throughout my public service career, as erstwhile Speaker of the Edo state house of Assembly, I have championed initiatives aimed at empowering our youth through education, skills acquisition, mentorship, and community development—initiatives that are fundamentally at odds with the menace of cultism and social vices.

5. Let it be on record that from reliable sources, I am informed that the clash arose between two(2) indigenes of Iruekpen community at a brothel within the cattle market and not any where close to my residence.

6. The security and safety of our people tops my priorities as a federal lawmaker, as no development sees the light of the day in an unsafe environment, thus, the recently commissioned Police station in Iruekpen community.

7. I call on the media and the general public to exercise due diligence and fact before spreading information capable of causing panic and reputation damage.

8. To those behind these malicious fabrications, I urge you to desist from the politics of character assassination. Our community deserves leaders and citizens who promote unity, progress, and constructive dialogue not divisiveness and falsehood.

9. I remain committed to the service of my people and to the peace, growth, and development of Iruekpen as my immediate community and the entire federal constituency at large. No amount of smear campaigns will deter me from fulfilling my mandate and standing for truth, justice, and good governance.

Thank you.

Rt. Hon. Marcus Onobun KSC,
Former Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly, and Member, Representing Esan West, Esan Central and Igueben Federal Constituency_

8/06/2025

PRESS STATEMENT

RE: DISCLAIMER ON ALLEGED CULT-RELATED ISSUES IN IRUEKPEN

My attention has been drawn to some unfounded and malicious rumours being circulated across various quarters, both online and offline, alleging my involvement or association with cult-related activities in Iruekpen. I, Rt. Hon. Marcus Onobun, honorable member, representing Esan West, Esan Central and Igueben Federal constituency categorically and unequivocally refute claims of any such association or involvement.

1. For the avoidance of doubt, I am not directly or indirectly involved in cultism nor have I ever ed, encouraged, financed, or participated in any activity that promotes it in any form whatsoever.

2. These allegations are not only false and baseless and unfounded but they also appear to be politically motivated, attempts to tarnish my hard-earned reputation, distract from the developmental strides we are making, and undermine the trust and confidence the good people of Iruekpen and beyond have reposed in me.

3. The last time I was in Edo state was in April 22nd, 2025. What I can deduce from this allegation is to lay a foundation for their wicked and clandestine plan to silence the opposition.

4. I am a firm believer in the rule of law, democratic principles, and peaceful co-existence. Throughout my public service career, as erstwhile Speaker of the Edo state house of Assembly, I have championed initiatives aimed at empowering our youth through education, skills acquisition, mentorship, and community development—initiatives that are fundamentally at odds with the menace of cultism and social vices.

5. Let it be on record that from reliable sources, I am informed that the clash arose between two(2) indigenes of Iruekpen community at a brothel within the cattle market and not any where close to my residence.

6. The security and safety of our people tops my priorities as a federal lawmaker, as no development sees the light of the day in an unsafe environment, thus, the recently commissioned Police station in Iruekpen community.

7. I call on the media and the general public to exercise due diligence and fact before spreading information capable of causing panic and reputation damage.

8. To those behind these malicious fabrications, I urge you to desist from the politics of character assassination. Our community deserves leaders and citizens who promote unity, progress, and constructive dialogue not divisiveness and falsehood.

9. I remain committed to the service of my people and to the peace, growth, and development of Iruekpen as my immediate community and the entire federal constituency at large. No amount of smear campaigns will deter me from fulfilling my mandate and standing for truth, justice, and good governance.

Thank you.

Rt. Hon. Marcus Onobun KSC
_Member, Representing Esan West, Esan Central and Igueben Federal Constituency_

8/06/2025

HE IS A CLOWN, HE DESERVES IT

it will be a good thing to form a coalition , against the apc. i hope the apc is defeated

chisomkachy:

https://thenationonlineng.net/tinubu-deserves-second-term-in-2027-lp-senator-imasuen-declares/

this one will lose 2nd term election as a senator. his recalling process has started.

hmmmmmmm chat me on whatsapp let me counsel you 08138188962

it is such an embarrassment for him to be involved in that shit

Akpakomiza2:


Is he an obaseki appointee

NO MONDAY EMPLOY AM

franugo:


For Nigeria??

YES FOR BENIN CITY

too much money

Uniquekriss:
This Oshiomhole and Ize-Iyamu stooge is going on a dissolution spree. I can bet you that he doesn't even understand what Local Government Service Commission is all about.

I pity my Edo State. Babanebaba, lahor wowo. Literally, God abeg! 🙏🙏

it is a shame that apc is in edo

Chinjo2:
Instead of Okpebholo to settle down and study how Edo governance works, he is busy on a vendetta to please Oshiomhole his master.
Instead for him to settle down, study what Obaseki has done and see how he can improve on them he is busy dissolving everything most of which he knows little or nothing about.
The other day, he flagged of the construction of a flyover meanwhile, Benin Auchi road, Benin Agbor road and Benin Sapele road is still in a state of comatose. These were the same roads Obaseki was crucified for.
How can you be talking of flyover when there are no roads in and out of Benin.

he is acting oshiomhole script.

THOSE INVOLVED SHOULD BE SACKED AND MADE TO PAY EVERY KOBO

ALWAYS SWITCH ON THE LIGHT

I PITY FOR EDO STATE

it is nice to see DR. CHRISTOPHER EIGBE AS CMD OF EDO SPECIALIST.
HE IS A GOOD MAN.

Nigeria na joke, what do you expect, when the oga at the top is a sososososo. Them go rest

STAYING LOYAL TO MARCUS ONOBUN,
STAYING TRUE TO DON RISKY
BREAKING TIES WITH MY UNCLE GIVES ME SWEET PEACE
ACCEPTING TO MINISTERIAL CALL
MARRYING MY WIFE

something is wrong with this family

Edo has finally returned to Agbero days.
oshiomhole wish has come through.

i cannot wait to exit nigeria.
who patriotism epp

God has been helping me, and i have a good wife who is not a spender.
i appreciate Bishop Stone and Big DON Who has been very helpful

Heartbender:
No. Port Harcourt

ok

anyoftuni:
dash me i need one thanks

ok

aboki na ozuor as usual, uhuki

tinubu never start to deal with una

slaawomirr:
Damnnn niggar

Isoright

hello rasta, long time

i blame their parents who do not censor what they watch and listen to

APC IS NOT DONE WITH NIGERIA
THE NEXT DRAMA IS EDO STATE, BUT ASUE WILL FLUSH THEM.
GOD IS FAITHFUL

Heartbender:
No. Port Harcourt

teach me naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

EDO IS PAYING 70K, I HOPE APC WONT REDUCE IT TO 30K

iampeterben:


Credit: Dockaysworld

LAGOS STATE IS A DISAPPOINTMENT