The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has been sworn in as governor of Edo State.
Sen. Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had defeated the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Barr. Asue Ighodalo, and that of the Labour Party Barr. Olumide Akpata, in the September 21 governorship election.
Hon. Denise Idahosa was also sworn in as Deputy Governor of the state.
The duo were sworn-in by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice, Daniel Okongbowa.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima led the Federal Government delegation to the inauguration.
Shettima was joined by governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The APC governors included Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Hope Uzodinma (Imo), and Ahmad Aliyu (Sokoto).
National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, and one of his predecessors, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, were also part of the ceremony, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin.
Amidst heavy crowd and security presence, Okpebholo, accompanied by his two daughters, took the oath of office and allegiance at 1:00p.m administered by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Daniel Okungbowa.
Earlier, Dennis Idahosa, accompanied by his wife, had mounted the podium to take the oath as the Deputy Governor of the state.
The governor later went ahead to inspect the guard of honour as well as parade by the officers and men of the Nigeria Police.
Source: Daily Trust
