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Monday Okpebholo has resumed duties as the governor of Edo, marking an end to the eight-year stint of Godwin Obaseki at the helm of affairs in the South-South Nigerian state.
The ceremony took place on Tuesday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, the state capital, two months after the All Progressives Congress (APC) clinched the ticket to the Dennis Osadebe House.
Okpebholo took his oath of office alongside his running mate Dennis Idahosa around 12:55 pm and thereafter rode in an open van around the stadium, waving to cheers from supporters.
Dennis Idahosa Sworn In As Deputy Governor of Edo State.
In his inaugural address, Okpebholo thanked the people of Edo State for their support in his emergence as governor, describing it as the triumph of democracy.
“Let me start by thanking God for His grace and incredible blessings. Democracy has triumphed again in our dear state,” the governor said.
He promised to strengthen the security of the state, link communities together by road, and support small businesses to boost the economy.
The ceremony was attended by some dignitaries including Vice President Kashim Shettima who represented President Bola Tinubu; governors under the APC; Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo; a former governor of the Edo Adams Oshiomhole among others.
VIDEO: ITV Benin
