A coalition of Benin socio-cultural and youth groups, on Tuesday endorsed the candidacy of the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for 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 and comprising Otedo Youth Movement Worldwide, Aiguobasinmwin Movement Worldwide, Eliz United Forum, Girl Child for Social Change among others, threw their weight behind Iyamu at an endorsement ceremony held at Imaguero College, Benin City. Speaking at the event, chairman of Aiguobasinmwin Movement Worldwide, Mr. Osaro Culture 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. Paddy Iyamu, and these misconceptions have been corrected and that is why we are supporting him. Also speaking, chairman of Otedo Youth Movement Worldwide, Comrade Kari Edosa, said the group had discovered that the issues surrounding Iyamu’s origin were unfounded.