A section of social media has reacted to the swearing-in of Monday Okpebholo as the new Governor of Edo State and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa. Both men were sworn in by the Chief Justice of the state, Daniel Okungbowa, who administered the oath to the state’s number one and two citizens at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.... CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶▶
Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) cheered as they pledged to uphold the constitution of the state and ensure the well-being of residents.
The ceremony was attended by some dignitaries, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented President Bola Tinubu; governors under the APC; Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo; and a former governor of Edo, Adams Oshiomhole, among others.
Their inauguration sums up an intriguing political season in Edo State that pitted former allies against each other, and godfathers against their mentees.
Recall that Okpebholo defeated Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the keenly-contested election on September 21. The APC candidate polled 291,667 votes, while his main rival scored 247,274 votes. Labour Party (LP)’s Olumide Akpata came a distant third with 22,763 votes in the polls contested by fourteen candidates.
See some social media reactions below
cal_me_sharon said: They just swore in the man who promised “INSECURITY “, congratulations Mr. Governor
kassieberry wrote: Stolen mandate. Edo don enter one chance
ede_hairs commented: Na wa oooo. In 6 months; we go knw our future Governor ( nor be cho Cho)
udochukwu_h said: Edo don enter one chance, no first lady, can’t read, maybe he will use his daughter as Edo state first lady
testi_mony_1 wrote: See all the lie lie note them Dey read in the name of swearing in, they don’t even know the meaning of what they are saying
iam_mr_painkiller commented: Just Edo people, una sorry oo. How did y’all elect an ILLITERATE as your Governor..… CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶▶
