Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, have been sworn-in for a second term in office. Their swearing-in ceremony took place at the Samuel Ogbemudia township stadium today November 12.

Obaseki was re-elected after polling the highest number of votes in the keenly-contested governorship election conducted on Saturday, September 20.

Dignitaries in attendance include governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Duoye Diri of Bayelsa State, Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State; among others.