Tag: Jonathan
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BREAKING: Jonathan Wins Eligibility Suit to Contest 2027 Presidential Election
The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed that former President Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to contest the 2027 presidential election, ruling that there is no legal impediment preventing him from seeking a return to the presidency. In the judgment delivered today, March 26, 2025. Justice Peter Lifu dismissed the suit filed against the former…
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AGF Calls For Cancellation Of Suit Seeking to Stop Goodluck Johnathan From 2027 Race
By Paul Joseph Former President Goodluck Jonathan and the Attorney General of the Federation have urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit seeking to bar the former Nigerian leader from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Justice Peter Lifu fixed May 26 for judgment in the matter, including a ruling on an…
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Court Fixes May 26 for Judgment on Jonathan’s 2027 Eligibility Suit
By Paul Joseph A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed May 26 for judgment in a suit challenging the eligibility of former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election. Justice Peter Lifu adjourned the matter for judgment on Monday after listening to arguments presented by counsel to the plaintiff and the…
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2027: Jonathan Emerges Sole Presidential Aspirant as Turaki-Led PDP Set To Screen Him Tuesday
By Paul Joseph Former President Goodluck Jonathan is set to be screened by the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the party’s sole presidential aspirant ahead of the 2027 general elections. The screening exercise is scheduled to hold on Tuesday as part of preparations for the party’s primaries and nomination processes…
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Turaki-Led PDP Faction Meets Jonathan Amid 2027 Presidency Speculation
By Paul Joseph A factional leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by former Minister of Special Duties, Tanimu Turaki, on Friday held a closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan amid growing speculation over the 2027 presidential election. The meeting comes barely 48 hours after Jonathan confirmed he was consulting widely following calls…
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NDC Denies Zoning Presidency to South, Rejects Jonathan Pact Claims
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has denied reports that it has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South or entered into any agreement with former President Goodluck Jonathan ahead of the next general election. The party made the clarification on May 7, 2026, following growing speculation over alleged arrangements involving…
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JUST IN: Youths Storm Jonathan’s Abuja Home, Urge Him to Join 2027 Race
By: Sunday Ameh A group of youths under the aegis of the Coalition for Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday stormed the Abuja residence of former President Goodluck Jonathan, urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election. The supporters gathered around Taraba Close in the Maitama area of Abuja, chanting solidarity songs and displaying placards calling on…
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Obi, South-East Leaders Meet Jonathan as 2027 Talks Deepen
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Peter Obi and key South-East political leaders have intensified pre-2027 consultations, holding a strategic closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan amid growing calls for opposition realignment. 27 April 2026 — The high-level engagement, held in Abuja, reportedly focused on Nigeria’s political direction and possible coalition-building ahead of the next general…
