Monday Okpebholo has officially taken office as the new governor of Edo State, Nigeria.
The inauguration ceremony took place at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
Okpebholo, a former senator and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), won the governorship election held on September 21, 2024, with 291,667 votes, defeating Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who received 247,274 votes.
The ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including Vice-President Kashim Shettima, the chair of the governors’ forum, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, and Philip Shaibu, Edo’s reinstated deputy governor.
Okpebholo’s running mate, Dennis Idahosa, was also sworn in as the deputy governor.
In his inaugural speech, Okpebholo pledged to uphold the constitution and work for the well-being of the people of Edo State. He emphasized the importance of unity and development, promising to address key issues such as infrastructure, education, and healthcare.
The inauguration marks a new chapter for Edo State under APC leadership, and citizens and officials alike are eager to see the direction the state will take under Okpebholo’s administration.
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