Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has been sworn in as the seventh elected civilian governor of the state.

Aiyedatiwa was sworn in along with his deputy, Olayide Adelami, on Monday, at the Akure Township Stadium.

The Chief Justice of the state, Olusegun Odusola, administered the oath to Aiyedatiwa and Adelami amid the presence of the people of the state and dignitaries who thronged the state.

While taking the oath of office, the number one and number two citizens vowed to uphold the constitution, work within its dictates, and ensure the well-being of the people of the state.

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With the inauguration marking the fresh takeoff of a new administration in the state, residents look forward to a new horizon in the state.

Aiyedatiwa was sworn in after completing the second term tenure of his erstwhile boss, the late Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, who died in office in December 2023. He won the November 16, 2024, governorship election after defeating the candidate of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and 16 others.

Present at the oath-taking event are the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Ekiti, Abiodun Oyebanji, Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Youth Development, Ayo Olawande, among others.