By Friday Omosola
Monday Okpebholo and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, were sworn in on Tuesday, taking over leadership from Godwin Obaseki and his court-reinstated deputy, Philip Shuaibu.
The Chief Judge of the state, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, presided over the ceremony, administering the oaths of office and allegiance at the iconic Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.
In their inaugural pledges, Okpebholo and Idahosa committed to upholding the constitution, adhering to its provisions, and prioritizing the welfare and development of the state’s citizens.
Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported that Vice President Kashim Shettima, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun arrived in Benin for the inauguration.
The Vice President landed in Benin at 10:44 AM and was received at the airport by Mr Shuaibu.
Also present at the airport to welcome Shettima were several governors from states controlled by the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Abdulerazaq Abdulrahman.
The Vice President proceeded directly to Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin, the venue for the swearing-in ceremony.
The newspaper reported that Mr Okpebholo emerged as the elected Governor after winning the September 21 governorship election.
Details later.
