CJN swears-in Buhari as President

Thirty one years after being ousted in a military coup, Muhammadu
Buhari has been sworn-in by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice
Mahmud Mohammed, as the new civilian President of Nigeria.
The inauguration of Buhari, a retired General, who won the March 28
presidential election on the platform of the All Progressives
Congress, brought to an end the 16-year reign of the Peoples
Democratic Party on the political landscape of the nation and the
five-year Presidency of Goodluck Jonathan, who became President in
May, 2010.
Mahmud swore-in Buhari, who became the Head of State in a December 31,
1983 coup that ended three-month second term reign of Second Republic
President, Shehu Shagari, at 10.51am on Friday, marking the beginning
of his four-year tenure.
The new President took his oath of office and oath of allegiance,
watched closely by Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, who was stepping out of
office, about 12 minutes after Prof. Yemi Osinbajo took his oath as
the new Vice President.
Osinbajo replaces Namadi Sambo, who became the Vice President to
Jonathan in May, 2010.
Jonathan and Buhari subsequently performed the official handing over
ceremony by receiving and releasing the National Flag and the Defence
Flag, to give authority to the new President's office as the
President, Federal Republic of Nigeria and Commander in Chief of the
Armed Forces.
Several foreign Presidents and representatives of governments graced
the occasion, held under the scorching sun at the Eagle Square, Abuja,
which was filled to capacity. Some guests had to watch the ceremony
standing.
Secretary of State John Kerry led the US delegation while notable
African Presidents include Jacob Zuma of South Africa; Robert Mugabe
of Zimbabwe; John Mahama of Ghana; Yayaha Djameh of Gambia among
several others.
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