Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Johnmary Jideobi

May 26, 2026

Jonathan eligible to contest 2027 presidential election, court rules

The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, has declared former President Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to contest in the 2027 presidential election.

Former Nigerian President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
May 19, 2026

Court fixes May 26 to rule on Jonathan’s eligibility to contest in 2027 presidential election

After the judge heard the plaintiff’s opposition to the preliminary objection, the judge adjourned the matter until May 26 for a composite judgement.

Jonathan campaigning in 2014
May 11, 2026

Court adjourns Jonathan’s eligibility case until May 15 

The plaintiff and INEC did not appear in court for the second consecutive time.

Former Nigerian President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
May 7, 2026

Court fixes Friday for hearing of suit seeking Jonathan’s disqualification from 2027 presidential race

Mr Jideobi is seeking an order restraining Mr Jonathan from further presenting himself to any political party as a candidate for any presidential election in Nigeria.

Goodluck Jonathan
October 6, 2025

Lawyer asks court to bar Jonathan from 2027 presidential race, says fresh bid amounts to third term

Mr Jideobi is also asking the court to bar INEC from accepting or publishing Mr Jonathan’s name as a presidential candidate in any future election.

Goodluck Jonathan