Mr Okungbowa emphasised the judiciary’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and transparency.
The Edo chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has faulted the suspension of chairpersons in the 18 local governments by the Edo House of Assembly.
Mr Okpebholo, accompanied by his two daughters, took the oath of office and allegiance at 1pm administered by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Daniel Okungbowa.
In his acceptance speech, Mr Omobayo expressed his gratitude to Mr Obaseki for finding him worthy to serve as his deputy.
The Edo House of Assembly has impeached Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu over allegations of gross misconduct.
The speaker asked the chief judge to set up a seven-man committee to investigate the petition against the deputy governor.
The aggrieved petitioners alleged that there were no elections in the 18 LGAs.
The newly sworn-in acting chief judge, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, described his predecessor as an epitome of integrity and a jurist of unquestionable repute.
