JUST IN: Okpebholo takes oath as new governor of Edo

Senator Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday took the oath of office and was sworn in as the new governor of Edo State.

He takes over from Godwin Obaseki having won the recently concluded governorship election in that state.

The Chief Justice of the state, Daniel Okungbowa, administered the oath to the governor and his deputy, Denis Idahosa at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.