EXCLUSIVE: Why I Can’t Be Disqualified Because Of Nigerian Law Prescribing Single Term For Vice-Presidents Who Complete President’s Tenure – Jonathan | Sahara Reporters

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President Muhammadu Buhari had on June 4, 2018, signed a constitutional amendment that stops a Vice President who completes the term of a President from contesting for the office of the President more than one more time.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says he is “constitutionally” qualified to contest for president in 2023, adding that Section 137 sub-sections 1 and 3 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria as amended doesn’t have an effect on him.The law also stops a deputy governor who completes the term of a governor from seeking a second term in office as a governor.

“The first defendant has argued that since he acquired his right to contest and if successful, be sworn in as President after he lost his re-election bid in 2015 to the current President -President Muhammadu Buhari – it would be unethical to the spirit and intendment of the legislature to take away the right he acquired in year 2015 on the basis of a law that came into effect in 2018.“Now the position of the law on retroactive or retrospective application of laws is quite settled.

 

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What else did you forgot in Aso rock again?

You are the cause of all the fight for who will be the president,if u had restructured Nigeria, Atiku will go and rest cos the center will not be juicy again for him,rather he will go back to his region.

So dead men now amend constitutions?👀

Have you drank again?

It is official he is Buhari's candidate.

This man is shameless

Must we keep recycling old, corrupt and inefficient leaders back to government are we cursed or what

Werey yiii naaa fe contest under APC loo toooooo!!!!!!

You go collect wotowoto. If you like no use your head.

Jonathan! Why don't you restrain yourself from this disgrace. Remember your name is already written in gold. These people do not love you but are about to drag your name in the muddy water of Nigerian politics. You have done your bit. A word is enough for the wise.

GEJonathan Aswear you no go win anything 🥴

So after pretended that he doesn't want this man can come out and say something concerning his presidential ambition, the most useless man i can see on earth, let's wait and see

Gej did not need anyone of your advice it's a man of is own and he knows what he wants. I prefer gej than Atiku or any other northern candidate. Gej is the only option that we have to return power back to south like it or you leave it.Let us learn how to appreciate our own people

With due respect sir, ur time has passed. D time when we loved you — just as we do Peter Obi. And he's NOW our choice. And yes were a good man. Even now, you're better than most contestants. However, we want the best. We want a competent, humane person — we want Peter Obi.✌❤

Go ahead

He will tarnish his image beyond repair The likes of El rufai, Lai Mohamed, Ameachi and some semi illiterates will use him like toilet rolls Him think say e get sense.

Oga Shut up. You can Lie for real.

Goodluck will loose woefully if he becomes APC flag bearer because APC is ruled by Presidency not a President. Nigerians already know. The only person to stand for APC is Prof. Yemi Osinbanjo or Jagaban of Lagos Tinubu. Any other candidate can not near Victory for APC deposit it

Woman wrapper. They will use and dumb you like they did before. Remote control!

If you accept this offer, many not thrust again.

I don't know why this man wait to spoil is name for nothing

I never believed formal president Jonathan could join APC but he did joined them. It is now obvious that non of our politicians can be trusted. They all lack integrity. APC (Advance Poverty Campaigner) especially must be sent packing in this coming election.

Our next president

Its because the cabal needs you for their 8 years. If they wants you disqualified you will be disqualified na law and laws can be interpreted anyway based on the desired objective.

I don't get, does that means you're going to vie for the president with your enemies. This is not advisable. Mr Jonathan kindly respect your integrity if you've none 🙄

Are you in or out? Just let us know already.

Don't let those northern cabal members decieve you Oga. They are only trying to use you and clear way for their northern brother contesting from another party. Fall for their game at your own risk.

So this man actually want to run as president under APC

Why is Jonathan tongue in cheeks about his link with APC presidential race?

GEJonathan is the next president of Nigeria

🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇

Baba! Is better you sit home jeje no come out con shame yourself...

Once beaten

Giddem hot hot 🔥 🔥

Them go soon run you street

Baba rest abge

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