Swearing-in: Soludo insists on fifty guests, as five journalist are expected to cover event

Pamela Eboh Awka

The Governor-elect, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, on Wednesday reinstatedhis resolve to have only fifty person attend his swearing-in ceremony as the 6th democratically elected governor of Anambra State.

While the fifty people are expected be drawn from tecnocrats of Soludo’s status, members of the fourth Estate of the Realm were neither officially invited nor accredited to attend the epoch making event as only fives journalists out of the teeming number of reporters in the state are said would bs allowed entry into the venue.

Meanwhile, Facebook page called Soludo TV has been circulated for people to log into to watch the live transmission of the event.

A statement by the Head, Soludo Media Office, Joe C. Anatuna said the ceremony which he described as solemn will take place place at Agu-Awka Government House will be low key.

The statement partly read, “Invited guest are expected to be seated by 9: 00 am prompt. Similarly, all accredited media Houses are to be at the venue before 8am

“After the official swearing in, Prof Chukwuma Soludo will inspect a guard of honour and consequently makes his inaugural address to the people of Anambra State. Thereafter, an inter-denominational service will hold briefly before the new Governor immediately sets out to work

“Please note this event is strictly low key and devoid of the usual merry-making and unbridled celebrations usually associated with occasions of this nature

“The Governor-elect however remains grateful to everyone for the outpouring of goodwill messages as well as the continous support from well-wishers and numerous supporters within and across the globe.”