Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed as false reports claiming he was offered N500 billion to contest the 2027 presidential election against Peter Obi in a bid to split votes in the South-South region.
Jonathan, through his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Ikechukwu Eze, described the claim as baseless and a deliberate attempt to drag the former president into unnecessary political controversy.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Eze said the report falsely alleged that Jonathan disclosed receiving an offer of N500 billion to challenge Obi, insisting that no such statement was ever made.
He noted that the publication failed to provide basic details expected of a credible report, including when and where the alleged statement was made, who made the purported offer, or any witnesses to substantiate the claim.
According to him, the story bears all the hallmarks of fabricated news intended to mislead the public and fuel political tension ahead of the 2027 general election.
“Jonathan was never involved in the ‘N500 billion offer to divide the South’s votes against Peter Obi in the 2027 general elections,” Eze said.
He urged Nigerians to disregard the report and verify sensational political claims before sharing them.
Eze added that election seasons often witness a surge in misinformation and fake attributions, stressing that such reports should not be treated as verified facts.
“Jonathan has not made any statement suggesting he was offered money to contest the presidency or undermine any candidate,” he added.
