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Rotimi Akeredolu Sworn In For A Second Term As Governor Of Ondo

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Rotimi Akeredolu has been sworn in for a second term as the governor of Ondo state.

He took the oath during his inauguration which was held at the International Culture and Event Centre, Akure, on Wednesday, Feb 24.

He was sworn in alongside his running mate Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

Akeredolu was accompanied by his wife Betty Akeredolu, children, and grandchildren.

The event was attended by Godwin Obaseki, Adegboyega Oyetola, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Dapo Abiodun, and Kayode Fayemi, governors of Edo, Osun, Lagos, Ogun, and Ekiti respectively.

Akeredolu defeated Eyitayo Jegede, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, and was declared winner of the Ondo State governorship election on October 11, 2020, by INEC.

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