By Francesca Hangeior
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived at the venue of the swearing-in of Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, and his deputy Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo in Yenagoa.
Upon his arrival, the national anthem was rendered to signal the commencement of the inauguration ceremony at 1:25 pm.
The Vice President of Liberia, Jeremiah Koung, is also gracing the event.
Also present are former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, among other dignitaries.
Diri and his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, had earlier arrived at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa for their second-term inauguration.
They will take fresh oaths of office to be administered by the state Chief Judge, Justice Matilda Ayemieye.