Okpebholo sworn in as Edo’s sixth civilian governor

The winner of the governorship poll in Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, have been sworn in.

The Chief Justice of the state, Daniel Okungbowa, administered the oath to the state’s number one and two citizens on Tuesday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.

They both pledged to uphold the constitution, work within its dictates, and ensure the well-being of the people of the state.

Supporters of the party at the stadium cheered throughout the oath-taking ceremony, marking the beginning of a new administration in the state.

Present at the swearing-in ceremony were VP Kashim Shettima, Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, Deputy Speaker House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu, Governor Hope Uzodinma, Governor Dapo Abiodun, and the APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje.