Mangudadatu leaves over P200-M budget for new Maguindanao guv

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By Edwin Fernandez (PNA)

COTABATO CITY – Outgoing Maguindanao Governor Esmael Mangudadatu on Sunday officially relinquished his post to the newly-elected provincial governor during simple and emotional turnover ceremonies in Buluan, Maguindanao.

The symbolic key of the provincial government was received by Datu Ali Sangki, father of Governor-elect Bai Meriam Sangki-Mangudadatu who failed to attend the ceremonies due to prior commitments.

The ceremony, attended by Western Mindanao Command chief Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana and new Army’s 6th Infantry Division commander Maj. Gen. Diosdado Carreon, was held at the provincial gymnasium.

Also in attendance were newly elected officials of Maguindanao. “I am turning over the reign of the government of Maguindanao, its assets and liabilities and cash in bank amounting to more than PHP200 million,” said Mangudadatu who will commence his new term as Maguindanao second district congressman.

In his speech, he outlined his accomplishments in his nine-year stint as provincial chief executive. He also vowed to support all programs of the new provincial governor for as long as these will benefit the people and for the betterment of Maguindanao.

Mangudadatu lauded military officials, headed by Western Mindanao Command chief Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana and new 6th Infantry Division commander Maj. Gen. Diosdado Carreon, for helping him maintain law and order in the province.

Sangki, in behalf of his daughter, said the “Election is over, now is the time to move forward and bring about good governance to improve the lives of the people of Maguindanao”.

He said his daughter will work for healing and reconciliation following the divisive May 13 elections “since most of the officials involved in elections were related by blood and by affinity.”

The turnover rites, attended by Sobejana and Carreon, was held at the provincial gymnasium.

Also in attendance were newly elected officials of Maguindanao.

Following the ceremony, Maguindanao provincial employees surprised the outgoing governor with a thanksgiving program and a sumptuous lunch.

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