A coalition of Benin socio-cultural and youth groups has endorsed the candidacy of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Oredo Federal Constituency in the 2027 House of Representatives election, Dr Paddy Iyamu declaring that earlier reservations about his origin had been resolved.
The groups, numbering about 25, including Oredo Youth Movement Worldwide, Aiguobasinmwin Movement Worldwide, Eliz United Forum, Girl Child for Social Change, threw their weight behind Iyamu at an endorsement ceremony on Tuesday at Imaguero College, Benin City.
Recall that some of the groups had previously expressed concerns over the politician’s background and origin.
However, they now said they had carried out an investigation and were satisfied that the issues were based on misconceptions, which had been put to rest.
The Chairman of Aiguobasinmwin Movement Worldwide, Mr Osaro Iyamu, said the group had listened to explanations surrounding the controversy and was convinced that Paddy Iyamu remained a Benin man deserving of their support.
