Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been inaugurated as the seventh democratically elected governor of Ondo state.

The Swearing-in ceremony took place on Monday at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure, the state capital.

Mr Aiyedatiwa's swearing-in ceremony marks the start of his first and only full four-year term as governor, following the passing of his predecessor, Rotimi Akeredolu in 2023.

Mr Aiyedatiwa served as Mr Akeredolu's deputy governor from 2021 to 2023. He was sworn in as governor after his death.

Constitutionally, he is only allowed to serve one full term in office after completing Mr Akerodolu's term.

In November 2024, he was declared the winner of the fiercely contested governorship election on the platform of ...