Jonathan's 2027 presidential bid cleared by court, Agbedi says it will disrupt political landscape
House member Fred Agbedi confirms former President Goodluck Jonathan will contest the 2027 presidential election under PDP banner. The Bayelsa representative stated Jonathan's participation will 'disrupt the entire political environment' in a race already featuring Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Omoyele Sowore, and incumbent President Bola Tinubu.
Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a lawsuit seeking to block Jonathan's candidacy on Tuesday, calling it 'an abuse of court process.' Justice Peter Lifu imposed a N20 million fine against the plaintiff, Johnmary Jideobi, in favor of Jonathan and an additional N1 million in favor of the Attorney-General of the Federation.
Agbedi emphasized Jonathan's suitability, claiming he is 'more qualified than ever' to lead Nigeria and that many believe he can bring stability after eight years of Buhari and three years of Tinubu. The PDP representative suggested conditions are 'increasingly difficult for Nigerians under APC governance.'
With the legal hurdle cleared, Jonathan joins what's shaping up to be a highly competitive 2027 presidential race. How might Jonathan's re-emergence impact your preferred candidate's chances in next year's election?