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Gboyega Oyetola sworn in as Osun governor

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All Progressive Congress Gboyega Oyetola has been sworn in as the new governor of Osun State.

 

The winner of the recent governorship election in Osun State and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was inaugurated at a colourful event that held in Osogbo, the Osun state capital.

 

He took over from former governor Rauf Aregbesola whose tenure ended on November 26.

 

Oyetola defeated the People’s Democratic Party governorship candidate,  Senator Ademola Adeleke.

 

The APC chieftains including Bola Tinubu, Bisi Akande, Adams Oshiomhole and South West governors were among those who graced the occasion.

 

The inauguration ceremony also  had in attendance Governor Rauf Aregbesola who is handing over to the new governor.

 

Aregebsola who is also a member of the APC has governed Osun State for eight years.

Also in attendance at the inauguration ceremony was the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi.

 

Also, Governors Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State among others were present.

 

Oyetola won the Osun governorship election held in September 2018, defeating Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

 

Adeleke and the PDP have however challenged the victory in court.

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