Breaking: Okpebholo, Idahosa take oath of office as Edo governor, deputy

The newly elected governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa have been sworn in on Tuesday (Today). 

The Chief Justice of the state, Daniel Okungbowa, administered the oath to the governor and deputy governor at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, where they pledged to uphold the constitution and work for the well-being of the people of Edo State.”

Among dignitaries present at the event are vice president Kashim Shettima, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Chairman of the Governors’ Forum, Philip Shaibu, the reinstated deputy governor of Edo, and other governors from the APC.

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Supporters of the party at the stadium cheered all through the oath-taking processes meant to usher in a new administration in the state.

Details later.