Along with Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan have arrived at Chinua Achebe International Airport in Umueri to witness Governor Chukwuma Soludo sweat in for a second term.
On Tuesday, Soludo and Dr. Onyekachukwu Gilbert Ibezim, Deputy Governor, will take the oath of office.
After a number of pre-inauguration events, the major inauguration will take place in Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka.
On Sunday, March 15, 2026, an interdenominational ceremony was held at the International Convention Centre in Awka to commemorate the conclusion of Soludo’s first term and to ask for heavenly blessings for the upcoming one.
On Sunday, March 22, 2026, St. Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral will host a liturgy of gratitude.
Law enforcement officers have been stationed throughout the state to increase security and guarantee a seamless event.
