A former President, Goodluck Jonathan has challenged a suit seeking to stop him from contesting the 2027 presidential election. The case was heard at the Federal High Court in Abuja before Justice Peter Lifu on Friday.
Jonathan’s lawyer, Chris Uche, told the court that the former president had filed a notice of preliminary objection, a counter affidavit and other processes on May 5, asking the court to dismiss the suit. He said the legal team became aware of the matter through media reports and acted quickly because of its importance.
Uche argued that the issue had already been decided by the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal. Counsel to the plaintiff, Ndubuisi Ukpai, told the court he had just been served with Jonathan’s response and needed time to reply.
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Justice Lifu adjourned the case until May 11 for hearing of the objection and the substantive suit. The judge also directed that hearing notices be served on the Independent National Electoral Commission and the Attorney-General of the Federation, who were absent from court.
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