Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed reports claiming he was offered N500 billion to contest against Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election.
In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan described the claim as false, baseless, and a deliberate attempt to drag him into political controversy.
The report had alleged that Jonathan disclosed receiving a massive financial offer to enter the race and split votes in the South-South region. However, Eze said the publication lacked credible details, including when and where the alleged statement was made, who made the offer, and any supporting evidence.
He added that the story bears the hallmarks of fabricated news aimed at misleading the public and heightening political tension ahead of the 2027 elections.
Eze urged Nigerians to disregard the report and verify sensitive political information before sharing it, noting that misinformation often increases during election periods.
“Jonathan has not made any statement suggesting he was offered money to contest the presidency or undermine any candidate,” he said.
