Monday Okpebholo’s inauguration as Edo State Governor took place at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.
His swearing-in alongside his running mate, Dennis Idahosa, comes two months after the duo clinched the ticket to the Dennis Osadebay House.
The duo who are of the All Progressives Congress (APC) defeated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by Godwin Obaseki who led the state from 2016.
Thank you for joining our live update of the swearing-in.
02: 09 pm: Vice President Kashim Shettima and some APC governors, and chieftains take the state.
The VP delivers his speech to the audience and hails the emergence of the new governor.
01: 55 pm: Okpebholo has delivered his inaugural speech.
01:10 pm: The new governor inspects the guard of honour after his swearing-in.
12: 56 pm: Okpebholo takes the oath of office as the governor of the state.
12: 43 pm: Idahosa takes the oath of office as deputy governor.
12:35 pm: Opening prayer is said.
12:30: The MC begins the introduction of guests and welcoming people.
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