Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Ondo State Governor, has slammed reports that he is re-contesting the Governorship election in the state in 2028, asking if he has ever made a declaration to this
This comes after a Federal High Court ruling that barred him from contesting the 2028 governorship election.
The Akure-based court had on Thursday restrained the governor from participating in the next election.
Speaking on Channels Television on Friday, Aiyedatiwa clarified that he had not declared any intention to run for another term.
“I would like to start with just clarifying a bit of sanity as regards to this matter. Let me establish some truth so that the general public can have a better understanding of what has been and what is now.
“The truth is that I have never at any time declared to anybody that I am going to contest an election. It is not time for any governorship election in this state. There is no timetable. There is no sign of any election, and I have not expressed interest at any time that I am going to run for the office of the governor again because it is not yet time.”
He added; “I don’t feel any form of distraction. I feel good and I will continue doing my work for the good people of Ondo state.”
He said his focus remains on fulfilling the mandate given to him by voters in the November 16, 2024 governorship election.
“I completed the tenure of my late principal, and I contested the election, which I won on November 16, 2024. It is still fresh. I have never thought about any other election other than delivering on the fresh mandate that has been given to me,” the governor said.
While acknowledging constitutional provisions on tenure limits, Aiyedatiwa said he has not started considering another run. On the possibility of challenging the ruling, he stated that he had not yet seen the judgment’s details and would consult his lawyers.
“The judgment delivered by the Federal High Court in Akure is a judgment of the court. I have not seen the details. My lawyers will look at it and advise,” he said, adding that the case could still be reviewed by the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
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