Edo state: Obaseki, Shaibu sworn into office

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obaseki-newMr. Godwin Obaseki, winner of the September 28 governorship election, has been sworn-in as the Governor of Edo State.
Obaseki took oath of office at about 12:45pm administered by the Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Cromwell Idahosa.
He was accompanied by his wife, Betsy.
Earlier, Philip Shaibu was sworn-in as the Deputy Governor of the state.
Former Governor Adams Oshiomhole personally drove his Jeep into the Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia stadium, venue of the even.

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