Soludo Takes Oath for Second Term as Anambra Governor

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has officially been sworn in for a second term in office, marking the commencement of another four-year tenure.

The swearing-in ceremony was held at Dr Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, and witnessed by a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond.

The governor arrived at the venue at exactly 11:18 a.m. alongside top government officials, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, as well as former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan.

Also present were elder statesmen such as Emeka Anyaoku and the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi.

Governor Soludo took the oath of allegiance at 11:50 a.m., followed by the oath of office, both administered by the Chief Judge of the state. His wife, Nonye Soludo, stood by his side throughout the ceremony.

He subsequently signed the oath documents at about 11:55 a.m. to loud applause from attendees.

The inauguration formally begins Soludo’s second term in office, which is expected to run until 2030.