Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied claims that he was offered N500 billion to contest against Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election to split South-South votes, describing the report as baseless and fabricated.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is setting the record straight — he says he was never offered a kobo, let alone N500 billion, to run against Peter Obi.
Jonathan’s clarification came through his Special Adviser on Media, Dr Ikechukwu Eze, in a statement issued on Sunday, denying reports that he was offered N500 billion to contest against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate in the 2027 general election, allegedly to divide votes in the South-South region.
According to Daily Post, Eze described the speculation as “completely false, baseless and a deliberate attempt to drag him into needless political controversy.” According to him, the report falsely claimed Jonathan disclosed receiving the offer to challenge Obi in the presidential race.
He pointed out that the publication failed to provide basic details expected of a credible report — including when and where the alleged statement was made, who supposedly made the offer, or any witnesses to back up the claim.
Eze added that the story carried all the hallmarks of fabricated news designed to mislead the public and stir unnecessary political tension ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“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. “Nigerians should disregard the report entirely and exercise caution by verifying sensational political claims before circulating them.”
He further warned that election season often comes with a surge in misinformation and fake attributions, cautioning that such reports should not be mistaken for verified facts.
“Jonathan has not made any statement suggesting he was offered money to contest the presidency or undermine any candidate,” Eze said.
Source: [Note: The original text did not specify a publication name or link. Please confirm the source outlet so I can insert the correct attribution and hyperlink.]
NEWS NOW:
