A new chapter has been opened in the history of Ondo, today,
as Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) has been sworn in as governor of the state.
Akeredolu, a former president of the Nigerian Bar
Association (NBA) and former commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of
the state emerged winner in the November 26, 2016 governorship election held in
the state.
Chief Judge of the state, Justice Osoba performed the swearing-in for Akeredolu and
his deputy, Mr. Agboola at Akure city stadium.
Born in Owo, headquarters of Owo Local Government Area of
the state, Akeredolu attended the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife where he
graduated with a degree in Law.
He served as a commissioner in the state and contested the
gubernatorial election in 2012 but lost to Governor Mimiko of the PDP. At the
inauguration ceremony today, eminent personalities, including the National
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Oyegun, Senate
President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives,
Yakubu Dogara, were said to be in attendance.
governors, members of the state and National Assemblies, captains of
industries and politicians from across the country were also present.
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