Usman Ododo has been sworn in as the governor of Kogi State after months he was elected to take over from Yahaya Bello who has completed his second term in office.
Ododo took the oath of office at around 2:24 pm at in Lokoja on Saturday.
His inauguration came just minutes after Salifu Joel Oyibo took his oath of office as the deputy governor of Kogi State.
With his swearing in, Ododo becomes 5th Executive Governor of Kogi state.
The event had in attendance the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, the Ododo’s predecessor, Yahaya Bello and top members of the All Progressives Congress.
He defeated Muritala Ajaka of the SDP, Dino Melaye of the PDP and others in the November 11, 2023 governorship election to emerge winner.
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