Senator Monday Okpebholo was officially sworn in as the new Governor of Edo State on Friday, following his victory in the September 21 governorship election.
Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), triumphed over the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Barr. Asue Ighodalo, and Barr. Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party.
During the ceremony, Hon. Denise Idahosa was also sworn in as the Deputy Governor of Edo State.
The oath of office for both leaders was administered by the Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okongbowa, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima led the Federal Government delegation to the event, accompanied by several APC governors, including Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Hope Uzodinma (Imo), and Ahmad Aliyu (Sokoto).
The National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, and former party chairman Senator Adams Oshiomhole also attended the inauguration.
The swearing-in ceremony took place amidst a large crowd and heavy security presence. Okpebholo, flanked by his two daughters, took the oath of office at 1:00 pm, marking the beginning of his tenure.
Shortly after, Deputy Governor Idahosa, joined by his wife, took his own oath of office.
Following the swearing-in, Governor Okpebholo inspected a guard of honour and a parade by officers of the Nigeria Police Force.
