Rotimi Akeredolu Sworn In As Ondo State Governor

Ondo state is in a celebration mood today, following the swearing in of Mr Rotimi Akeredolu as the governor of the state.

The ceremony was performed by the Acting Chief Justice of the state, Justice Temitayo Osoba at the Ondo State Sports complex in Akure, the state capital.

Also sworn in was the state Deputy Governor, Barrister Agboola Ajayi.

The event was well attended by the All Progressives Congress (APC) party supporters, APC National Chairman, John Oyegun, Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, Minister of Solid Minerals Dr. Kayode Fayemi, Senator Dino Melaye.

Also at the event were governors of Ogun State, Ekiti, Oyo, Edo, Niger, Kogi, Plateau, Sokoto and other friends and family members.

Governor Akeredolu is the sixth elected governor of the state.

The first was Michael Ajasin in 1979, under the Unity Party of Nigeria, UPN.

INEC Declares Rotimi Akeredolu Winner

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.

Mr Olusola Oke of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) follows with 126, 889 votes.

Results from all 18 local governments were announced, including that of Ilaje Local Government Area which had delayed a bit.