Former President Goodluck Jonathan has officially launched a legal defense against a suit seeking to disqualify him from the 2027 presidential election.
Represented by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Chris Uche, Jonathan appeared before Justice Peter Lifu at the Federal High Court in Abuja, urging the court to dismiss the case filed by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi.
The defense team filed a notice of preliminary objection and a counter-affidavit on May 5, 2026, arguing that the matter of Jonathan's eligibility has already been settled by both the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal.
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Uche criticized the plaintiff for filing the suit, stating that as a legal professional, the plaintiff should be aware of existing judicial precedents.
"The matter has been decided... it is unfortunate that such a suit is filed," Uche remarked shortly after the matter was called for hearing.
According to Qubes Magazine, the suit (FHC/ABJ/CS/2102/2025) argues that Jonathan has exhausted his constitutional limit of two terms.
However, the defense contends that his brief completion of the late President Yar’Adua’s term does not bar him from seeking a second full term in 2027.
Justice Lifu has adjourned the matter to May 11, 2026, ordering that hearing notices be served to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF).
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