In a lawsuit contesting former President Goodluck Jonathan’s ability to run for president in 2027, the Federal High Court in Abuja scheduled a ruling for May 26 on Monday.
According to Naija News, the date was set by Justice Peter Lifu following the parties’ adoption of written addresses.
Jonathan was supported by the Federation’s Attorney-General, who was named as a defendant and asked the court to reject the lawsuit.
There was no legal representation for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Additionally, Jonathan and the AGF requested that the court impose significant fees on the plaintiff, a lawyer from Abuja.
The plaintiff in the lawsuit designated FHC/ABJ/CS/2102/2025 requested that the court rule on Jonathan’s eligibility to run for president in accordance with the 1999 Constitution.
In order to prevent Jonathan from running for president in 2027 or any other election, he requested “an order of perpetual injunction.”
Additionally, he requested that the court prevent INEC from publishing or approving Jonathan’s name as a presidential candidate.
According to the plaintiff, Jonathan served a full term following the 2011 election and had already finished the late President Umaru Yar’Adua’s unexpired term.
He asserted that Jonathan would surpass the constitutional limit for a Nigerian president if he were to win in 2027 and serve a further four years.
According to Justice Lifu, the court will present its decision about preliminary objections in addition to the verdict.
