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Soludo’s Inauguration: The Public Not Invited, Ceremony To Last 20 Minutes – Commissioner

Soludo’s Inauguration: The Public Not Invited, Ceremony To Last 20 Minutes – Commissioner
  • PublishedFebruary 11, 2022

The inauguration of the Anambra State Governor-Elect, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, will last only 20 minutes.

The ceremony, which will hold on March 17 without any fanfare, will be conducted in front of the Government House in Awka the Anambra State Capital.

The was made known by the Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. C-Don Adinuba while interacting with journalists in Awka on Thursday.

Adinuba also emphasized that the public was not invited to the ceremony as the event would be brief.

According to the Commissioner, only a few persons with roles to play on that day would be allowed at the ceremony.

“The public, traditionally comprising entertainers and the rest, who cannot perform any useful roles, are not expected. Of course, there will be a few family members, party and government officials as well as the media, who will be served with finger foods, table water, and beverages under one modest canopy all in front of the Government House, Awka. The entire ceremony will last 20 minutes.

“Only the outgoing governor, his wife, the incoming governor, Soludo and Soludo’s wife, and a few others will be present at the venue.

“Soludo will wear canvas shoes made in Ogbunike; Akwuete clothes with the sleeves rolled up and a pair of jeans to show he is going to work.

“Finger foods will be served which Soludo will pay for. He will also pay for media coverage from his pocket. The only thing government will pay for is security, if there is any need.”

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