The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, his running mate, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, alongside thousands of supporters of have besieged the Osogbo township stadium for the inauguration ceremony of Ademola Adeleke.
Adeleke was sworn in as the sixth civilian governor of the state, alongside his deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi on Sunday, 27 November, 2022, having been declared winner of the governorship election held in July in the South-west state.
He defeated incumbent governor Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress who lost his second-term bid.
Although Gboyega Oyetola is still challenging the result of the election at the tribunal, that didn’t stop Ademola Adeleke from being sworn in as governor today.
The inauguration ceremony has brought thousands of PDP supporters from different parts of the state, which has caused gridlock along the road to the stadium.
The stadium was already filled to capacity as early as 10 a.m. before the arrival of the governor-elect and other dignitaries.
Adeleke, who arrived at the stadium around 11:25 a.m. was accompanied by his cousin, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, amidst heavy security.
Davido made his first public appearance on Sunday after the death of his son, Ifeanyi.
Adeleke and others on his entourage were welcomed by thousands of supporters who defied the scorching sun.