The tussle for leadership in Ondo State has finally been put to rest with the demise of Rotimi Akeredolu. Now, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa is taking over as the new Governor of the State.Â
Aiyedatiwa has been officially sworn in as the new Governor of Ondo State.
Aiyedatiwa was sworn in on Wednesday by the state Chief Judge, Justice Olusegun Odusola, in Akure, the state capital, at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the governor’s office.
His swearing-in follows the death of former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who died in the early hours of Wednesday after a protracted battle with Prostate Cancer and Leukemia.
The Swearing In
In fact, Aiyedatiwa had to cut short his holiday and return to Akure for the swearing-in ceremony.
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While taking his oath of office, Aiyedatiwa promised to always put the interest of the state above his personal interests.
He vowed that his actions in office would be guided by the provisions of the Nigerian constitution.
The new governor promised to work in the best interest of the people of Ondo.
Aiyedatiwa took the oath of allegiance at 5:15 p.m., while he took the oath of office at 5:17 p.m. And at about 5:19 pm, he signed the Oath Register.
Dignitaries Present
Some of the dignitaries present at the inauguration were the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji and Secretary to the State Government, Oladunni Odu.
Some state executive council members, Head of Service, Pastor Kayode Ogundele, former deputy governors, and permanent secretaries were also present.
Others present were chairman of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Ade Adetimehin, the Chief of Staff to the late Akeredolu, Olugbenga Ale, party supporters, and many others.
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Lucky Aiyedatiwa officially assumes the position of Ondo State Governor.pic.twitter.com/A0CArLo1KL
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