THE Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed reports alleging that he was offered ₦500 billion to contest the 2027 presidential election against Peter Obi in a bid to split votes in Nigeria’s South-South region.
The denial was contained in a statement issued yesterday by Jonathan’s Special Adviser on Media, Ikechukwu Eze, who described the report as false, unfounded, and an attempt to draw the former president into unnecessary political controversy.
According to Eze, the publication falsely claimed that Jonathan revealed receiving an offer of ₦500 billion to enter the presidential race against Obi.
He argued that the report lacked key details expected of a credible news story, including when and where the alleged statement was made, who supposedly made the offer, and whether there were any witnesses.
Eze further stated that the report displayed clear signs of fabricated information intended to mislead the public and stir political tension ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He stressed that Jonathan was never involved in any arrangement involving an alleged ₦500 billion offer to contest the presidency or weaken the electoral chances of any candidate.
He urged Nigerians to disregard the claim and exercise caution by verifying sensational political stories before sharing them.
The media aide also warned that election seasons often see a rise in misinformation and false attributions, emphasizing that such claims should not be accepted as fact without credible evidence.
He maintained that Jonathan has never made any statement suggesting he was offered money to run for president or to undermine any political opponent.
