Ex-President Jonathan Ineligible for 2027 Presidency, SAN Affirms
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Jibrin Okutepa SAN, has stated that former President Goodluck Jonathan is ineligible to contest the 2027 presidential election due to constitutional limitations. Okutepa highlighted that the 1999 Constitution restricts a president from serving more than 8 years in office, and Jonathan has already completed 6 years as president.
Any attempt by Jonathan to run in 2027 would violate the constitutional term limits. This declaration comes amidst growing speculations about Jonathan's potential candidacy in the upcoming election, with Okutepa emphasizing the importance of upholding the rule of law in Nigerian politics.
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