Imo State: Mbaka present as Hope Uzodinma takes oath of office
Afnews Editor
Jan 15, 2020
Senator Hope Uzodinma has been sworn in as the governor of Imo State, with Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka who had predicted his emergence as governor among those who were present at the event.
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The governor-elect and his deputy, Professor Placid Njoku, were sworn in by the Chief Justice of the state, Justice Pascal Nnadi.
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The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Imo State Government House, hours after Senator Uzodinma received his certificate of return from INEC in Abuja and one day after the Supreme Court nullified the election of Emeka Ihedioha and declared him the elected governor of the state.
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The National Chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole, former Governor of the State, Senator Rochas Okorocha and governorship candidate of APGA in the 2019 governorship election, Ifeanyi Ararume were among those in attendance at the swearing-in ceremony.
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The priest had drawn a large crowd upon his arrival as many swarmed his car praising him for his prediction.
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