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Alex Enumah in Abuja

The Federal High Court in Abuja, has declared that former President Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to contest in the 2027 general elections.

Justice Peter Lifu, made the declaration while delivering judgment in a suit seeking to bar Jonathan from participating in future presidential election, haven taken the oath of office twice as president.

However, Justice Lifu in his judgment dismissed the suit on the grounds of being an abuse of court process.