Oshiomole’s tenure officially over as Obaseki gets sworn in as Edo State governor
Former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomole’s tenure officially came to an end today, as his APC successor, Godwin Obaseki gets sworn at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin.
Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shuaibu, were both sworn in to a huge fanfare by Chief Judge of the state, Justice Cromwell Idahosa.
In his pledge during his inaugural address as the new leader of the state, Obaseki said the “responsibility of leading the match of Edo people is mine, that of my deputy governor and that of my government I would be announcing shortly. Many of the fundamental, major socio-economic development have been put in place by (Adams) Oshiomole.
“I am looking forward to you to make our government accountable every step of the way. As we have always said, our message is simple – let’s go further together. Our work starts immediately.”
The ceremony was attended by several top dignitaries such as business tycoon, Aliko Dangote, Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode and his Ogun counterpart, Ibikunle Amosun among others.
