The sunshine in Akure shone a little brighter on this momentous occasion, as Lucky Aiyedatiwa was officially sworn in as the new Governor of Ondo State.
Stepping into the shoes of late Rotimi Akeredolu, whose passing left a void in the state’s leadership, Aiyedatiwa takes on the mantle of responsibility with a commitment to serve and uplift the people of Ondo.
The swearing-in was held at the Cocoa Conference Hall in the governor’s office in Akure, the state capital and was administered by the chief judge, Justice Olusegun Odusola at 5:18 pm.
“It is with a heavy heart that I accept this honorous responsibility of taking over the reins of governance and affairs of our state after the unfortunate loss and passing of our beloved governor and leader and my dear principal arakurin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu,” Aiyedatiwa said in his opening remarks as the number one citizen of the state.
With his hand raised solemnly, Aiyedatiwa pledged to uphold the constitution and dedicate himself to the progress and prosperity of the state.
Present to witness the swearing-in are other judges and top government officials, including the secretary to the state government and members of the state cabinet, the state All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman and members of the state house of assembly.
