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Breaking: Akeredolu sworn-in for a second term as Ondo Governor

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Feb 24, 2021

Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, was on Wednesday sworn in as Ondo State Governor for a second term in office.

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He had defeated Eyitayo Jegede of the PDP in last year's governorship poll to win a second term in office.

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He took his oath of office at exactly 10:48am on Wednesday.

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Akeredolu was sworn in along with his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

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The event took place at the International Culture and Event Center, Igbatoro Road, Akure.

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Only 500 people were allowed at the ceremony in compliance with COVID-19 protocols.

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The oath of office was administered by the Chief Judge of the State, Olarenwaju Akeredolu.

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Governors present at the occasion were Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State; Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State; Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State. Former Governor and APC chieftain, Bisi Akande was also at the event.

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Mr Akeredolu was re-elected governor of the state on October 10, 2020, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress.

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He defeated the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Eyitayo Jegede, and the current Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi, who contested on the platform of the Zenith Labour Party.

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