Gov. Obaseki’s ADC collapses at his swearing-in ceremony in Benin (VIDEO)

The Aide-de-camp (ADC) to Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday collapsed during the swearing-in ceremony of the governor and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Edo State.

Governor Obaseki was reading his inaugural speech for his second term in office when the incident happened.

The event, a low key one, held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Edo State, and the oath of office was administered by the State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Esther Edigin.

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The event was held with provision for virtual participation in line with government’s guidelines to check the spread of COVID-19.

Speaking after being sworn in, Obaseki promised that during his second term of office, his administration would be committed to working for every Edo State citizen and lifting their wellbeing by ensuring that the state grows into a globally competitive economy enabled by technology for the benefit of all her citizens.

He predicted that before 2025, the state would develop and grow its digital economy and operate a digital government, adding that: “We are building, we will plug into the new digital age and will ensure we deliver better and efficient services to all our citizens.”