Okpebholo takes over in Edo, Oshiomhole’s son makes cabinet

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo and the Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, were sworn in on Tuesday in Benin City.

Following his victory in the state governorship election held on September 21, 2024, Okpebholo officially took over from former Governor Godwin Obaseki.

Amid heavy crowd and security presence, Okpebholo, accompanied by his two daughters, took the oath of office and allegiance at 1:00 pm administered by the state Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Okungbowa.

Earlier, Idahosa, accompanied by his wife, mounted the podium to take the oath as the deputy governor of the state.