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BREAKING: Soludo officially sworn in for second term as Anambra Governor

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Chukwuma Soludo has been sworn in for a second term as governor of Anambra State.

The swearing-in ceremony took place at Dr Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, with a large gathering of guests from within and outside the state in attendance.

Soludo arrived at the venue at exactly 11:18 a.m. accompanied by several dignitaries, including Kashim Shettima, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and former President Goodluck Jonathan.

The event was also attended by elder statesmen like former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku and prominent traditional ruler, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.

Soludo took the oath of allegiance at exactly 11:50 and proceeded to take the oath of office, which took about five minutes.

He was accompanied by his wife, Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo, who stood beside her husband as he took both oaths.

He quickly proceeded to sign the oaths in the presence of the Chief Judge of the state at 11:55 am amidst applause.

The event marks the beginning of his second term in office, which terminates in 2030.

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