Breaking: Fresh Update On Jonathan Presidential Bid

 

A fresh development has emerged in the legal battle surrounding the possible 2027 presidential ambition of former President Goodluck Jonathan, as a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja adjourned the case challenging his eligibility to contest.

The court, presided over by Justice Peter Lifu, fixed May 11, 2026, for the continuation of proceedings after the plaintiff’s counsel requested additional time to respond to new filings submitted by the defence team.

The suit seeks to stop Jonathan from participating in the 2027 presidential election and also asks the court to restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission from accepting his candidacy.

At the centre of the case is the interpretation of the 1999 Constitution regarding whether Jonathan can legally return to contest for the presidency after completing the tenure of late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and later winning a full term in 2011.

During Friday’s proceedings, Jonathan’s lawyer, Chris Uche, told the court that he initially became aware of the matter through media reports and had since begun preparing the necessary legal response.

He further argued that courts had previously ruled on similar matters concerning Jonathan’s eligibility, questioning why the issue had resurfaced once again.

Notably, both the Independent National Electoral Commission and the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation were absent during the hearing.

Justice Lifu subsequently directed that hearing notices be properly served on all parties ahead of the next court session, as the legal debate over Jonathan’s potential political return continues to attract national attention.