All is now set for the inauguration of Professor Chukwuma Soludo as the governor of Anambra State, with Willie Obiano handing over the responsibilities of governance today.
The event is planned to be low key, at the Government House in Awka, by 9:30 am.
Prof. Soludo won the governorship election under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
He defeated the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Valentine Ozigbo, Senator Andy Uba (APC), Senator Ifeanyi Ubah (YPP), Dr Obiora Okonkwo (ZLP), Dr Godwin Maduka (Accord Party) and others in a keenly contested election in the last November 6, 2021 governorship election.
He was victorious in 19 out of the 21 local government areas of the state, polling 112,229 votes, and edging out his closed rival Ozigbo who got 53,807 votes.
To that effect, a statement has been issued to Journalists, in Awka, by the head of his media team, Joe C. Anatune.
The statement read: “Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo (CFR), Anambra State governor-elect will officially be sworn in tomorrow (today), Thursday, March 17, 2022, as the sixth democratically elected governor of Anambra State.
“The solemn ceremony which will be low key will take place at the Government House (Agu-Awka).
“Invited guests are expected to be seated by 9: 00 am prompt.
“After the official swearing-in, Prof Chukwuma Soludo will inspect a guard of honour and consequently makes his inaugural address to the people of Anambra State. Thereafter, an inter-denominational service will hold briefly before the new Governor immediately sets out to work.
“Please note that this event is strictly low key and devoid of the usual merry-making and unbridled celebrations usually associated with occasions of this nature.
“The governor-elect, however, remains grateful to everyone for the outpouring of goodwill messages as well as the continuous support from well-wishers and numerous supporters within and across the globe.”