Breaking News: Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa Faces Uncertain Future in 2028 Governorship Election In a significant ruling that may shape the future of Ondo State politics, a Federal High Court in Akure has declared that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is ineligible to contest the 2028 governorship election. The court's decision is based on constitutional limits that restrict a governor from serving more than eight years in office. The court's judgment, delivered by Justice Toyin Adegoke, stated that Governor Aiyedatiwa's eligibility to run for another term was questioned by APC chieftain Akin Egbuwalo. Egbuwalo had filed a suit against Aiyedatiwa, his deputy Olayide Adelami, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the Ondo State Attorney General, among others. The court noted that Governor Aiyedatiwa was first sworn in on December 27, 2023, following the death of former governor Rotimi Akeredolu. He later won the November 16, 2024 governorship election and was inaugurated again on February 24, 2025. According to the court, the 1999 Constitution, as amended, does not allow an elected president, vice president, governor, or deputy governor to serve more than eight years in office. The court referenced a Supreme Court decision in the Marwa v. Nyako ruling, which held that a president or governor cannot serve beyond eight years. The ruling has significant implications for Governor Aiyedatiwa's political future, and it remains to be seen how he will respond to the court's decision. The APC, which has been a dominant force in Ondo State politics, will also need to assess the impact of this ruling on its chances in the 2028 governorship election.