A Nigerian court is scheduled to hear a suit challenging former governor Donald Duke’s presidential candidacy on Monday. According to reports, the case is being listed for its first hearing, with the matter fixed by Justice Mohammed Umar. The plaintiff argues that Duke’s emergence as the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) presidential candidate conflicts with regulations and guidelines issued by Nigeria’s electoral commission, INEC. The filings dispute whether the process that led to Duke’s candidacy complies with existing INEC requirements. The reports do not indicate yet any ruling on the merits, only that the matter is set to proceed for the first time in court. The hearing is expected to allow parties to present their arguments regarding the alleged regulatory breach and the validity of the candidacy. The outcome of the suit could affect the status of Duke’s candidacy, depending on what the court decides regarding compliance with INEC rules.