The Digest:
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 26 for judgment in a suit seeking the disqualification of former President Goodluck Jonathan from the 2027 presidential race. Justice Peter Lifu set the date after hearing arguments from counsel. The plaintiff, Jideobi, is seeking an order restraining Jonathan from presenting himself as an aspirant to any political party and stopping INEC from accepting or publishing his name as a presidential candidate. The suit questions Jonathan’s eligibility under Sections 1(1), (2), (3), and 137(3) of the 1999 Constitution.
Key Points:
- The suit could bar Jonathan from contesting if the court rules against him.
- The case tests constitutional term limits and eligibility for former presidents.
- A judgment on May 26 will clarify Jonathan’s political future ahead of 2027.
- The plaintiff argues Jonathan is ineligible, but the legal basis remains contested.
- The ruling could set a precedent for other former presidents seeking re-election.
Sources: Daily Trust
