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Jonathan denies receiving N500bn offer to contest against Peter Obi in 2027
Jonathan, through his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Ikechukwu Eze, described the report as false, baseless and a deliberate attempt to drag him into unnecessary political controversy.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed claims that he was offered ₦500 billion to contest the 2027 presidential election against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Peter Obi, in a bid to split votes in the South-South.
Jonathan, through his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Ikechukwu Eze, described the report as false, baseless and a deliberate attempt to drag him into unnecessary political controversy.
Eze said the publication failed to provide basic details expected of a credible report, including when and where the alleged statement was made, who supposedly made the offer, or any witnesses to support the claim.
He maintained that the story was fabricated to mislead the public and stir political tension ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“Jonathan was never involved in the alleged ₦500 billion offer to divide the South’s votes against Peter Obi in the 2027 general elections,” Eze stated.
He urged Nigerians to disregard the report and verify sensational political claims before sharing them, warning that election seasons often witness a rise in misinformation and fake attributions.
Eze reiterated that the former president never made any statement suggesting he was offered money to contest the presidency or undermine any candidate.
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