Jonathan Moves to Challenge Suit to Bar Him from 2027 Presidential Race

Jonathan, through his counsel, Chris Uche, SAN, formally challenged the suit shortly after it was called for hearing before Justice Peter Lifu on Friday. Uche informed the court that his team filed a letter of conditional appearance, a notice of preliminary objection, a counter affidavit, and a written address on May 5, 2026, praying for the outright dismissal of the case.

Pantami Defies APC Consensus, Submits Gombe Governorship Form

Pantami’s loyalists, under the Pantamiyya Movement, had earlier rejected the arrangement, describing it as a violation of the APC constitution and democratic principles. In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, Pantami dismissed the process as a mere selection and demanded direct primaries.