BREAKING: Okpebholo Sworn-In As Edo State Gov, Takes Over From Obaseki

• Monday Okpebholo's inauguration ceremony, held on November 12 at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City
• Alongside Okpebholo, Idahosa was sworn in as the new Deputy Governor, following their victory in the September 2024 elections
• Okpebholo thanked Edo residents for their support and promised a prosperous and united state during his tenure

Benin, Edo state - Monday Okpebholo has officially been sworn in as the new governor of Edo State, taking over from outgoing governor Godwin Obaseki.

This historic transition was marked by a well-attended inauguration ceremony held on Tuesday, November 12, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, the state capital.

Okphebholo’s emergence came after his victory in the September 21, 2024, governorship election in the state, having defeated his closest rival and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Asue Ighodalo.

According to INEC, the APC candidate polled 291,667 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, came second with 247,274 votes.

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Meanwhile, Labour Party's Olumide Akpata emerged third with 22,763 votes.

Alongside Okpebholo, Dennis Idahosa took the oath of office as the new Deputy Governor, Channels Television reported.

Hon. Justice Daniel Okungbowa, the state’s Chief Justice, administered the oath of office to Edo State’s new governor and deputy at a ceremony at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.

Both leaders pledged to uphold the constitution, adhere to its principles, and prioritize the well-being of the state’s residents.

The inauguration, held just two months after Okpebholo's victory in the Edo gubernatorial elections on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform, signifies the beginning of a new political era, Vanguard reported.

Addressing the crowd, Okpebholo expressed gratitude to the people of Edo for their support, promising to deliver a "prosperous and united" state during his tenure.

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Edo crisis: Philip Shaibu insists on handover in absence of Obaseki

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Earlier, Legit.ng reported the deputy governor of Edo state, Philip Shuaibu, has expressed his readiness to hand over office to the newly elected governor and deputy governor of the state, whether the outgoing governor, Godwin Obaseki was present or not.

Shuaibu’s clarification comes following rumours that Obaseki was nowhere to be found in the state.

Source: Legit.ng