Godwin Obaseki
Alexander Okere, Benin
A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has
arrived the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin, Edo State venue of the
inauguration of the governor-elect, Godwin Obaseki, and his deputy,
Philip Shuaibu, as Governor and Deputy Governor, respectively.
Gowon was accompanied by the National Chairman of the All
Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun; the Deputy National
Chairman (South) of the APC, Segun Oni, and a former Governor of Ogun
State, Chief Olusegun Osoba.
Governors who have also arrived for the ceremony are
Akinwumi Ambode (Lagos State) and Rochas Okorocha (Imo State)
represented by his deputy, Prince Eze Madumere.
Also at the event are captains of industry, led by the Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote.
Obaseki and Shuaibu would take their oath of office, which
would be administered by the state Chief Judge, Justice Cromwell
Idahosa.
The atmosphere is full of excitement with singing and
dancing under the watchful eyes of a large gathering of security
operatives, as the guests and residents await the arrival of the new
governor and his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole.
The ceremony is, however, yet to commence.
Details later…
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