Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has denied reports alleging that he was offered ₦500 billion to contest the 2027 presidential election against Peter Obi in order to split votes in the South-South region.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Ikechukwu Eze, the former president described the report as false, baseless, and a deliberate attempt to drag him into unnecessary political controversy.
According to Eze, the publication wrongly claimed that Jonathan had disclosed receiving such an offer but failed to provide essential details expected of a credible report, including when or where the alleged statement was made, who supposedly made the offer, or any witnesses to support the claim.
He added that the story bore the hallmarks of fabricated news intended to mislead the public and create unnecessary political tension ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
Jonathan’s media team urged the public to disregard the report, maintaining that the former president never made such a statement.
“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,” Eze said.
