All the Constitution requires is that the President-elect, in this case Trump, must take the oath of office and recite the specific words. The rest is up to those participating in the ceremony.

While administering the oaths of office, President John Dramani Mahama cautioned them to be cautious in their words, especially given that they will hold crucial positions in his administration.

During the ceremony, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the constitutionally mandated 35-word presidential oath of office. "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will ...

While the Constitution does not specify who must administer oaths, Chief Justice John Roberts is expected to swear in Donald Trump on Monday, continuing a two-century-old tradition.