CJN Swear In Buhari As New President of Nigeria

31 years after being over thrown in a military coup, Muhammadu Buhari has finally been sworn-in by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, 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 16years reign of the Peoples Democratic Party on the political landscape of the nation and 5years presidency of Goodluck Jonathan who became president in May 2010.

The new president took hos oath of office and oath of allegiance, watched closely by Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, who stepping out of office, about 12 minutes after Prof. Yemi Osinbajo took his oath as the new Vice President.

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. Secretary of State John Kerry, Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, John Mahama of Ghana, Jacob Zuma of South Africa, Yayaha Djameh of Gambia among several others.