After gruelling campaigns and fighting tooth and nail to either occupy or retain the top political seat in the developed units, governors-elect in the August 9 General Elections are today expected to take the oath of office.
In the past, the date of swearing-in, place and ceremonies were eft to the governor-elect and their handlers to decide.
However, the Assumption of the Office of the Governor Act, dictates that all the governors-elect must be sworn in on a Thursday, after the tenth day since the declaration of the election results by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
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