Nigeria, March 10 -- The Federal High Court in Akure has dismissed the suit challenging the eligibility of the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Olaiyide Adelami, for the 16 November 2024 governorship election in the state.

Trial judge Toyin Adegoke, while dismissing the suit, said the plaintiff, Olugbenga Edema, failed to obey an order earlier made by the court.

Mr Edema was the candidate of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) in the governorship election.

He had sought the court's order to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw the nomination and the publication of the names of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his deputy as candidates.

Mr Edem...