Former President Goodluck Jonathan has refuted allegations that he received N500 billion to contest against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in a bid to hurt his chances of winning the South-South region in 2027.
He dismissed the claim on Sunday via a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr Ikechukwu Eze.
According to the Bayelsa-born politician, the speculation is completely false, baseless, and a deliberate attempt to drag him into needless political controversy.
He went on to pick holes in the report, saying it failed to provide basic details such as when and where the alleged statement was made, the identities of those who supposedly made the offer, or any witnesses to support the claim.
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The statement further noted that the story bore all the characteristics of fabricated news designed to mislead the public and create unnecessary political tension ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Eze stated, “Jonathan was never involved in any ‘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,” he added, 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.”