Legal challenges regarding Goodluck Jonathan's candidacy were heard in the Federal High Court in Abuja, with a PDP faction offering support.
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What happened
Legal challenges regarding Goodluck Jonathan's candidacy were heard in the Federal High Court in Abuja, with a PDP faction offering support.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.The PDP, whose presidential candidate is Goodluck Jonathan, has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja regarding the leadership issues caused by a Supreme Court judgment.1 source
- A court ruling has cleared the path for Goodluck Jonathan to pursue his presidential candidacy.Sub-event
Legal challenges heard in the Federal High Court regarding Goodluck Jonathan's candidacy.1 source
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The entities involved
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Goodluck Jonathan
President of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015
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Peoples Democratic Party
Nigerian political party founded 1998
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