Agbado community in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State has thrown its weight behind a native of the area, Major General Charles Airhiavbere, who is the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the next governorship election in the state.
Addressing a press conference in Benin yesterday, spokesperson of the community, Pa Wilfred Airhiavbere denied reports in the media that the community is backing the aspiration of Governor Adams Oshiomhole, stressing that the report put the community in bad light.
He said the Agbado community is proud of its heritage and would never sell its conscience.
“Major General Charles Airhiavbere is an illustrious son of Agbado community. He is a great grandfather. The late Pa Airenmwangbon alongside Chief Agho Obaseki, the Iyase of Benin kingdom were the co-founders of Agbado community. And since the death of Pa Omonoyan Airhiavbere in 1985, the community has not produced another Odionwere”, he said.
The spokesman said General Airhiavbere is held in high esteem by members of Agbado community, and that they are solidly behind him on his political ambition.
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