Vivian Michael's Blog: Governor Mimiko Sworn In for 2nd Term

Governor Olusegun Mimiko of the western Nigerian state of Ondo who defeated the ACN and PDP candidates in the October 20, 2012 governorship election, was yesterday, Sunday 24th February, 2013, sworn in for a second term of four years.

The event took place at the Democracy Park, Oja Oba, behind the Central Mosque, Oba Adesida Road, in Akure, the capital.

The Deputy Governor, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, who appeared in white agabada was first of all sworn in, at 12:35pm. His two wives were also present to give him support.


Governor Mimiko taking the Oath of Office

At 1.10 pm, Mimiko, wearing his favourite attire, a starched grey and blue striped buba and sokoto, with a black cap, was sworn in.

After a firm handshake with the Chief Judge, Justice Olasehinde Kumuyi who administered the oath of office, Mimiko did a thumbs-up to the audience and proceeded to the podium to deliver, extempore, his second inaugural speech, an address that was “interpreted”, to the deaf and dumb in the audience through gesticulation, by a lady.

Mimiko made quite a long speech, thanking God for making the event possible and the electorate who, as the agents of change, made it possible for him to be sworn in for a second term. He appreciated President Goodluck Jonathan, for ensuring a free and fair election on 20 October 2012; Barrister Dan Iwuayanwu, the Labour Party Chairman for standing by him; the Afenifere, Yoruba Forum and others.

Indeed the event was one packed out with dignitaries to witness the inauguration.

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