A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed May 26, 2026, for judgment in a suit challenging the eligibility of former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election.
Justice Peter Lifu adjourned the matter for judgment on Monday after hearing arguments from counsel representing both the plaintiff and the defendants.
The suit was filed by Jideobi, who is seeking a court order restraining Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election under any political party platform.
The plaintiff also asked the court to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from accepting, processing, or publishing Jonathan’s name as a presidential candidate.
At the centre of the legal dispute is the interpretation of Sections 1(1), 1(2), 1(3), and 137(3) of the 1999 Constitution regarding the constitutional eligibility of the former president to seek another term in office.
The matter has continued to generate political interest nationwide amid growing discussions and permutations ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Justice Lifu is expected to deliver the court’s final judgment on May 26.
