The Ondo State is presently in frenzy, as Mr Rotimi Akeredolu takes oath of office as the governor of the state.
The handing over was done at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the governor’s office.
Governor Akerodolu told the gathering that his administration expects the support of all citizens of the state to achieve the desired success.
In November, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, winner of the 2016 Ondo state governorship election.
Returning officer, Professor Ganiu Amali made the announcement at about 12:50PM on Sunday.
Akeredolu polled 244, 842 votes to beat his closest rival, Eyitayo Jegede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who polled 150, 380 votes.
Akeredolu sworn in as Gov of Ondo
24 February 2017 10:36 am WAT
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