Monday Okpebholo has been sworn in as the new Governor of Edo State.
The inauguration of the new Governor Okpebholo and his Deputy, Dennis Idahosa, was held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Tuesday.
In his inaugural address, Okpebholo thanked the people of Edo State for their support in his emergence as governor, describing it as the triumph of democracy.
“Let me start by thanking God for His grace and incredible blessings. Democracy has triumphed again in our dear state,” the governor said.
“For me, this is a humbling moment made possible by you all,” he said, adding, “Today, you have officially given me the mandate to preside over our dear state as governor for the next four years. We will not betray this confidence you have reposed in me and the deputy governor Rt Hon. Dennis Idahosa. The welfare of our citizens is a top priority to us.”
He promised to strengthen the security of the state, link communities together by road, and support small businesses to boost the economy.
The ceremony was attended by the Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, and former Governor Adams Oshiomhole.
Political analysts attributed Okpebholo’s win to the fractured relationship between Obaseki’s administration and former allies, including Obaseki’s former deputy Philip Shuaibu, and influential figures like Oshiomhole.
