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Abuja Court Clears Goodluck Jonathan to Run in 2027 Election

Published 26 May 2026

A Federal High Court in Abuja has cleared former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election, dismissing a lawsuit that challenged his constitutional eligibility. Justice Peter Lifu delivered the ruling on Tuesday, describing the suit as frivolous and an abuse of the court process.

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