Court Adjourns Jonathan's Disqualification Suit to May 11

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the disqualification suit against former President Goodluck Jonathan to May 11, 2026. The suit, initiated by plaintiff's counsel Ndubuisi Ukpai, seeks to determine whether Jonathan is lawfully eligible to contest in the 2027 presidential elections under the 1999 Constitution.

The case took a turn when Jonathan's counsel, Chris Uche, SAN, informed the court of media reports regarding the matter and emphasized the need for proper court processes. The plaintiff's lawyer, Johnmari Jideobi, argued that Jonathan has already exhausted his constitutional limit by completing a full term following the death of President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua in 2010 and winning the 2011 presidential election.

The court noted that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Attorney General of the Federation are also involved in the proceedings. Justice Peter Lifu ordered that the notice be properly served to the defendants before the next hearing date.