The Acting Governor of Ondo State, LUCKY AIYEDATIWA, has been sworn in as the seventh civilian governor of the Sunshine State, following the demise of former Governor ROTIMI AKEREDOLU.

The swearing-in was held at the Cocoa Conference Hall in the governor’s office in Akure, the state capital and was administered by the chief judge, Justice OLUSEGUN ODUSOLA.

While vowing to continue to uphold the legacies of the late former governor, AIYEDATIWA lauded him for the strides made in the state and his stance on national issues. 

Governor AIYEDATIWA also assured the indigenes of the state of continued progress as well as making their welfare his topmost priority.

Present to witness the swearing-in are other judges and top government officials, including the secretary to the state government and members of the state cabinet, the state All Progressives Congress chairman and members of the state house of assembly.