The inauguration of Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo will hold on Thursday in strict compliance with COVID-19 guideline.
Dr Tony Aziegbemi, the State Chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), mentioned this in Benin on Tuesday.
Obaseki won the Sept. 19 Governorship Election for his second term by defeating his closest opponent, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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Aziegbemi that the party was constrained by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the mood of the state and the nation occasioned by the recent #EndSARS protests.
The chairman mentioned that the ceremony can be a brief and closed one which might be transmitted live and beamed on virtual platforms.
“There can even be simultaneous inauguration reception parties for party members and faithful in all local government areas headquarters hosted by the chairmen.
“Consequently, there isn’t a have to journey out of your area to the swearing-in ceremony when you possibly can watch it stay and occasion along with your fellow constituents,” he mentioned. (NAN)
