Jonathan Faces Court Over 2027 Presidential Bid Lawsuit

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is expected to appear in the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday concerning a lawsuit aimed at preventing him from contesting in the 2027 presidential election. The lawsuit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2102/2025, was filed by lawyer Johnmari Jideobi, who argues that Jonathan has already exhausted the constitutional limit of two presidential tenures.

Jonathan's first term was completed following the death of President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua in 2010, and he later won the presidential election in 2011. Justice Peter Lifu has ordered that the notice of service be delivered to the defendants, including the Independent National Electoral Commission and the Attorney General of the Federation, who failed to file a response within the stipulated period.

The plaintiff is requesting the court to restrain Jonathan from presenting his candidacy for the 2027 elections. Sources indicate that Jonathan may not appear in court on Friday but is expected to announce his political platform for the upcoming race.