A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned proceedings in the suit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election.
Justice Peter Lifu fixed May 11, 2026, for the continuation of the matter after counsel to the plaintiff requested additional time to respond to fresh legal filings submitted by the defence team.
The case is focused on whether Jonathan is constitutionally eligible to return to the presidential race after completing the tenure of late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and later serving a full elected term following the 2011 general election.
The plaintiff is asking the court to restrain Jonathan from participating in the 2027 presidential contest and also prevent the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from accepting his candidacy.
During the hearing, Jonathan’s lawyer, Chris Uche, informed the court that he initially became aware of the case through media reports and had since begun preparing the necessary legal response.
He further argued that courts had previously ruled on similar cases concerning Jonathan’s eligibility, questioning why the matter had resurfaced again.
The Independent National Electoral Commission and the Attorney-General of the Federation were absent during the proceedings.
Justice Lifu subsequently directed that hearing notices be properly served on all parties involved before the next adjourned date as the legal dispute over Jonathan’s political future continues.
