Nigeria will today inaugurate the President- elect, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take over from President Muhammadu Buhari.
Tinubu was declared winner of the February 25 Presidential election among two rivals, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP and Peter Obi of the Labour party.
Already, the eagle square, venue of the swearing in ceremony has been Cordoned Off by security agencies to prevent breakdown of law and order.
At the state level, new governors are also getting ready to take over from their predecessors at their various designated centres.
In Rivers, Sir Siminilayi Fubara is leaving no one in doubt that he is set for the job as he gets prepared for the oath of office ceremony at the Adokjye Amiesimaka stadium later this morning.
As at 10 o’clock on Sunday morning, enthusiastic members of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP and well wishers of the new man in Rivers State were putting their ceremony attires in good forms to ensure colourful celebration.
Restaurants and Bars are also leaving no stone unturned to provide services for participants and viewers of the events at their locations.
A party stalwart,Madu who spoke to current matters expressed happiness for another year of hand over.
He said ” I’m full of joy that another handover ceremony is taking place both at the State and Federal Government.. it’s an opportunity to try new hands and I pray that those coming won’t put us to shame “
This country as it stands now needs someone,who is detribalised,who can help us to grow. Nigeria is at a standstill. He said.
In Calabar, the Cross Rivers State capital, the city wears a new look. Lanes of highways leading to inauguration centre are already painted while businesses are thriving amid the outpouring of love and show of support for the governor- elect and soon to be occupant of the state house , Senator Bassey Edet Otu.( Sweet Prince).
