From: Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure
A new chapter will be opened, on Friday, in the history of Ondo State as Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) will be sworn in as the new Executive 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.
Governor Olusegun Mimiko is expected to hand over to Akeredolu, whose government will thereafter be inaugurated.
The State Chief Judge, Justice Osoba will perform the swearing in for Akeredolu and the new Deputy Governor, Mr Agboola at the Akure city stadium.
Akeredolu defeated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede (SAN) and 16 other governorship candidates to emerge winner of the election.
Governor Mimiko had yesterday formally handed over to Akeredolu and held a meeting with him at the Governor’s office in Akure.
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 are expected.
Also expected are Governors, members of the State and National Assemblies, captains of industries and politicians from across the country.