By Adaeze Onuora , Abakaliki
Ebonyi state Governor David Umahi has finally handed over to his successor, the new Governor. Rt Hon Francis Ogbonnaya Nwifuru, immediate former speaker of Ebonyi State House of Assembly.
Nwifuru was sworn-in by the State Chief Judge, Elvis Ngene at the Pa Ngele Oruta Stadium Abakaliki on Monday
He becomes the 4th civilian governor of Ebonyi State who taking over from David Umahi.
His Deputy, Patricia Obila, also took the oath of office and She takes over from Barr. Kelechi Igwe.
While speaking during his Inauguration, Governor Nwifuru promised to serve the people with the fear of God.
He said his administration will collaborate with all who have the interest of the state at heart for the development of the Ebonyi State.
He commended his opponents who went to court to challenge his election, while urging them to withdraw their suits promising to carry everyone along in his government.
Rt Hon Nwifuru, who promised to administer the state with fear of God, however, noted that his government will be fair and just to all.
He thanked the former governor, David Umahi, and all who in one way or the other helped him to become the governor of the state.
Earlier, in his handover speech, the immediate past governor, David Umahi, thanked the people of the stage for the support which enabled him to fulfill all his campaign promises.
He advised the new governor to take unity and peace of the state to heart and to always ensure equity, justice and fairness in all his considerations without fear or favour, affection or ill will.
He appealed to the people of the state to support the new governor throughout his tenure.
