I'm not stranger in Edo APC, says former Education Commissioner

Iyamu spoke when he declared his intention to contest for the Oredo House of Representatives seat.

He said he began women empowerment in his quest to support small businesses for women in Oredo in 2019.

The former Education Commissioner told APC supporters that he has been involved in party activities and had consistently invested his time, resources and energy to ensure electoral victories for the APC.

He said he worked tirelessly across Oredo to mobilise voters for the emergence of Governor Monday Okpebholo.

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According to him, "I have been in this party since 2016, supporting it with all I have. Those who know Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu can attest to my commitment in building the party and supporting our candidates.

“In 2020 and 2024, I did the same thing. I went round the nook and crannies of Oredo campaigning. I supported youth leaders financially to galvanise support and ensure we secured victory for our candidates.

“From 2019, I started women empowerment in Oredo, supporting businesses and families. In Ward 10, we introduced monthly empowerment programmes, and today, the results are visible. I make bold to say that I have the numbers and I won overwhelmingly.

“It is painful when people try to paint me as a stranger. The same people know the role I played. My only 'crime' is my decision to contest."

Chairman of APC in Oredo, Dr. Osamudiamen Osarenkhoe, described Iyamu as a loyal party man who has respect for party leadership and due process.

“Paddy is a man who respects the party and its leaders. Power belongs to God. If it is his turn, no one can stop it. We must stop backbiting and work together to build a stronger party,” Osarenkhoe said.