Supreme Court dismisses suit against Jonathan’s eligibility

Nigeria's apex court has dismissed an appeal filed by Mr Umar Ardo, a chieftain of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging a judgement of the Court of Appeal preventing him from joining in the appeal challenging the eligibility of President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2015 presidential election.

Supreme Court clears Jonathan to contest 2015 election

Nigeria's apex court has dismissed a case filed by a chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Ardo, challenging the decision of the Court of Appeal which refused his application to be joined in the suit challenging President Goodluck Jonathan’s eligibility to contest next year's presidential elections.