**Ondo Governor's Re-election Bid Hit by Court Ruling** In a significant development, the Federal High Court in Akure, Ondo State capital, has declared Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa ineligible to contest for a second term in office in 2028. This ruling has sent shockwaves through the political landscape of the state, particularly within the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party in Ondo. The decision was handed down by Justice Toyin Adegoke, who interpreted Section 137(3) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended. The section in question deals with the eligibility of governors and their deputies to contest for re-election. The court held that Aiyedatiwa, having been sworn in to complete the tenure of the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, would be ineligible to serve more than eight years in office, as provided by the constitution. This ruling is reminiscent of a similar case, Marwa v. Nyako, which was decided by the Supreme Court. In that case, the apex court held that a president or governor cannot serve beyond eight years in office. The implication is that if Aiyedatiwa were to be allowed to contest and serve another four years, it would be in contravention of this constitutional provision. The court's decision was made in response to a suit filed by Dr Akin Egbuwalo, a chieftain of the APC in Ondo State. The suit sought to interpret the constitution and determine the eligibility of Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, to contest for re-election in 2028. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Ondo State Attorney General, and the Attorney General of the Federation were also joined as defendants. This ruling has significant implications for the 2028 governorship election in Ondo State. It remains to be seen how the APC and other stakeholders will respond to this development. For now, Governor Aiyedatiwa's re-election bid appears to be in jeopardy, at least from a constitutional perspective.