Prof Chukwuma Soludo, the governor-elect of Anambra State, has been sworn in as the state’s governor.
Justice Onochie Anyachebelu, the State Chief Judge, swore him in at the Anambra State Government House at 9:45 a.m.
Several dignitaries, including the outgoing governor, Chief Willie Obiano, and his wife, Mrs Ebelechukwu, as well as all 30 members of the Anambra State House of Assembly, were present at the occasion.
As of the time of filing this report, the new Governor is already inspecting the guard of honour, his first task as Governor of the State.
The Governor had earlier stated that immediately after the swearing-in, he would proceed to Okpoko, a sprawling slum, near Onitsha, where he would spend eight hours working to provide a better living for the people.