2027: Goodluck Jonathan to know fate as court delivers judgement on eligibility

Author: Francis UgwuPublished on: May 15, 2026Country: Nigeria

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2027: Goodluck Jonathan to know fate as court delivers judgement on eligibility

The Federal High Court in Abuja is set to deliver a judgment today on a suit challenging former President Goodluck Jonathan's eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election. The suit, filed by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi, seeks to restrain Jonathan from participating in the race on constitutional grounds. At the previous hearing, Jonathan's lawyer requested the case be dismissed, arguing it had already been decided by other courts.

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