Soludo sworn-in as new Anambra governor …suspends revenue collection

Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has been sworn-in as new Anambra Governor. Even as he has announced the suspension of all revenue collections in the state for one month and outlawed all cash payments to the Anambra government in Motor Parks, roads, or anywhere.

He made the announcement shortly after he and  Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim were sworn in as governor and deputy governor of Anambra, Southeast Nigeria.
Soludo was sworn in by Justice Onochie Anyachebelu, the Chief Judge of the state.

Both took their oaths of office and allegiance at the Anambra Government House in a ceremony witnessed by hundreds of people.
In his address, Soludo said the new Anambra under his leadership would be a state of law and order.

He thanked the outgone governor, Chief Willie Obiano, and the leadership of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for their immense support.
He thanked the people of Anambra for interviewing him and employing him to serve them as governor.

 He emphasised the need for peace and called on youths, politicians, and agitators to embrace dialogue as that was the only panacea for peace.