“I Was Never Offered ₦500 Billion’- Jonathan Rejects Allegation of ₦500 Billion Offer to Split South-South Votes Against Peter Obi

• Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied reports claiming he was offered ₦500 billion to contest the 2027 presidential election against Peter Obi.
• Through his media adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan described the report as fabricated and urged Nigerians to verify sensational political claims before sharing them.

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed reports claiming 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.

In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan described the report as false, baseless, and a deliberate attempt to drag him into unnecessary political controversy.

According to Eze, the publication alleged that Jonathan disclosed receiving the offer but failed to provide key details expected of a credible report, including where or when the alleged statement was made, who supposedly made the offer, or whether there were any witnesses to substantiate the claim.

He said the report bore all the hallmarks of fabricated news designed to mislead the public and stir political tension ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Eze urged Nigerians to disregard the publication, stressing that Jonathan never made any statement suggesting he was offered money to contest the presidency or undermine any candidate.

“Jonathan was never involved in the ‘N500 billion offer to divide the South’s votes against Peter Obi in the 2027 general elections.”

He further advised the public to exercise caution when consuming and sharing politically sensitive information.

“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. 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.