Weno,Chuuk…. On Friday, May 2, 2014 in an oath takingceremony held at the Chuuk State Supreme Court, the Floor Leader in the Houseof Representative of the Twelfth Chuuk State Legislature, the Honorable MariusAkapito, took his oath of office to become the 7th LieutenantGovernor of Chuuk State, filling the role that was left vacant after the untimelypassing of the late Honorable Lieutenant Governor Ritis Heldart on January 4th2014.
Thesolemnity of the oath of office to the new Lieutenant Governor of Chuuk wasadministered by the Chief Justice of the Chuuk State Supreme Court, The Honorable Camilo Noket.
On April 14, TheHonorable Governor Johnson S. Elimo transmitted his nomination of Mr. Akapito tothe House of Senate pursuant toArticle VI, Section 11 of the Chuuk State Constituion, which sets theselection process in an event the office of Lieutenant Governor becomesvacant.
In hisnomination letter, Gov. Elimo explained that Mr. Akapito does possess the necessaryqualifications for the office ofLieutenant Governor by highlighting the nominee’s capacityas a parliamentarian who is familiar with the current issues facing the Sate ofChuuk. Gov. Elimo also pointed out that his nominee also possesses necessary understanding of the government framework for a constitutional system, such as the system being applied by the Chuuk State Government.
After athorough review of the nominee's credentials, the full Senate unanimously approved thenomination on the 23rd of April.
In his oathtaking remarks on May 2, Lieutenant Governor Marius Akapito said he will assist the Governor tocontinue the implementation of the infrastructure development plan for Chuuk State and the municipalities. Lt. Gov. Akapito also expressed his heartfelt and big thank-you to the Governor and Members of the House of Senate fortheir trust and confidence rendered in his appointment and confirmation.
TheHonorable Gov. Johnson Elimo underscored in his remarks that the problems andchallenges facing the State remain outstanding. He said overcoming these challenges requires the cooperation of leaders and the people.
The Mayor of Weno, the island capital ofthe State of Chuuk, The Honorable Bintas Keneth, echoed the same, referring tothe theme “ one mind, one work, one heart” with dedication andpatience.
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