Nigeria, May 8 -- Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday opposed a suit filed by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi seeking to stop him from contesting the 2027 presidential election.

Mr Jonathan, through his lawyer Chris Uche, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), announced his objection before Judge Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja when the matter was called.

Mr Uche told the court that the defence had already filed a conditional appearance, a preliminary objection, a counter-affidavit and a written address, which were filed on 5 May.

He urged the court to dismiss the suit.

According to him, the defence acted promptly after becoming aware of the case through the media.

He said the suit raises issues on Jonathan's eligibility ...