Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed 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, describing the allegation as false and fabricated.
The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by Jonathan’s Special Adviser on Media, Ikechukwu Eze.
Eze said the report alleging that Jonathan disclosed receiving a N500 billion offer to challenge Obi lacked credibility and was aimed at dragging the former president into unnecessary political controversy.
According to him, the publication failed to state when or where Jonathan allegedly made the claim, identify those who purportedly made the offer, or provide any witnesses to support the allegation.
He said the report bore all the hallmarks of fake news intended to mislead the public and fuel political tension ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He said: “Jonathan was never involved in the ‘N500 billion offer to divide the South’s votes against Peter Obi in the 2027 general elections.
“Nigerians should disregard the report entirely and exercise caution by verifying sensational political claims before circulating them.
“The build-up to every election season often witnesses a surge in misinformation and fake attributions, warning 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.”
Titilope Adako is a talented and intrepid journalist, dedicated to shedding light on the untold stories of Osun State and Nigeria. Through incisive reporting, she tackles a broad spectrum of topics, from politics and social justice to culture and entertainment, with a commitment to accuracy, empathy, and inspiring positive change.
What do you think about this?
Drop your opinion in the comment section.
FOLLOW US & Share this with someone who needs to see this.
