Court Summons AGF, INEC Over Jonathan's 2027 Candidacy

The Federal High Court in Abuja has summoned the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) concerning a suit that seeks to prevent former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting in the 2027 presidential election. The plaintiff, represented by lawyer Johnmari Jideobi, failed to appear in court, prompting Jonathan's lawyer, Chief Chris Uche, to request the dismissal of the suit due to lack of prosecution.

Justice Peter Lifu declined to dismiss the case, noting that there was no evidence that notice had been served to the AGF and INEC. The matter has been adjourned until May 15 for a definitive hearing.

The plaintiff's suit argues that Jonathan has exhausted his constitutional limit for presidential terms and seeks a court order to restrain him from being nominated by any political party. The suit is filed in public interest to uphold the supremacy of the constitution.