On his knees, Paddy Iyamu, All Progressives Congress (APC) Edo State 2027 candidate for the House of Representatives, Oredo Federal Constituency, paying homage to HRM Oba Ewuare II. Photo Credit: hilltopnationale.com
• Play by the rules, I wish you well Oba Ewuare II Says
From our Bureau Chief, Benin
As the campaign for the 2027 general election takes full swing, Paddy Iyamu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Edo State candidate for the Oredo Federal Constituency, House of Representative, weekend, 2 September, 2026 visited the Benin Monarch, HRM Oba Ewuare II for royal blessings.
The immediate past State Commissioner for Education in the Benin traditional attire of all white; buba shirt on long skirt was obviously ecstatic in the midst of a crowd of supporters, led by the State commissioner for Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hon. Chris Okaeben.
Standing: Paddy Iyamu, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Edo State 2027 candidate for the House of Representatives, Oredo Federal Constituency, paying homage to Oba Ewuare II, sitted (R), Edo State Hon. Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Chris Okaeben. Photo Credit: hilltopnationale.com
Addressing the Monarch and his Chiefs, Iyamu said before taking his campaign to the people of his constituency, it was important to ask for the royal blessings and advice of the Palace.
Hence it was his strong belief that the royal blessings of the Benin Palace would not only help in his campaign for votes, but also aid him to succeed in the representation of the people of Oredo Federal Constituency in Abuja, he added.
While also congratulating the Monarch on the occasion of his 10th Coronation Anniversary, the House of Representatives hopeful promised not to disappoint if given the mandate.
Responding, the Monarch, HRM, Oba Ewuare II who reiterated the Palace was non partisan and that he remains a father to everyone, advised the APC candidate on what should be expected of him by the people of Oredo if given the mandate.
Further advising that he played by the rules; HRM Oba Ewuare II prayed for him and his team wishing them well in their campaign.
