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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Nigeria/English

Jonathan Ineligible for 2027 Presidency, Cites Constitutional Bar

- A Nigerian constitutional lawyer argues that former President Goodluck Jonathan is constitutionally ineligible to contest the 2027 presidential election. - The lawyer cited Section 137(3) of the 1999 Constitution, which limits presidential terms for successors who complete a prior term. - This legal interpretation suggests that any political consultations by Jonathan cannot override the constituโ€ฆ