Willie Obiano has been sworn in as the new governor of Anambra State.
Obiano succeeded Peter Obi after winning the November 30 Anambra governorship election with a total of 180, 178 votes to beat his other 22 contenders from different political parties.
Obiano’s closest rival, Comrade Tony Nwoye of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) polled 97,700 votes, while Senator Chris Ngige of the All progressives Congress (APC) scored 95,963 votes.
The event, which took place at the famous Alex Ekwueme Square in the heart of Awka, the state capital, attracted people from all walks of life.
Details to follow to come later…