Jonathan Denies N500bn Offer to Contest Against Peter Obi in 2027, Labels Report False

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed reports alleging that he was offered N500 billion to contest against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the 2027 general election as part of a plan to split votes in the South-South region.

The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by Jonathan’s Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Ikechukwu Eze, obtained by PulseNets.

Eze described the claim as entirely false, baseless and a calculated attempt to drag the former president into unnecessary political controversy ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to the media aide, the report wrongly alleged that Jonathan disclosed receiving an offer of N500 billion to challenge Peter Obi in the forthcoming presidential election.

He further noted that the publication failed to provide essential details expected of a credible news report, including when and where the alleged statement was made, who purportedly made the offer, or any witnesses capable of substantiating the claim.

PulseNets learnt that Eze also maintained that the publication displayed all the hallmarks of fabricated news intended to mislead the public and fuel avoidable political tension ahead of the 2027 polls.

“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.

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“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.