Jonathan Speaks On Being Offered Money To Contest Against Peter Obi

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has denied a media report alleging that he was offered ₦500 billion to contest against the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), 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 the former president into political controversy.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, Eze urged Nigerians to disregard the publication, which he said originated from a little-known website and falsely attributed the claim to Jonathan.

He maintained that the report lacked credibility and failed to satisfy the basic standards of journalism.

“The report failed to state where or when Jonathan allegedly made such a claim, who was present or who purportedly made the alleged offer,” Eze said.

The former president’s spokesman said the publication bore all the hallmarks of fake news deliberately crafted to mislead the public and create unnecessary political tension.

According to him, the report was a fabricated story aimed at associating Jonathan with claims he never made.

Eze noted that as political activities gather momentum ahead of future elections, the spread of misinformation and false attributions had become increasingly common.

He called on Nigerians to disregard the report in its entirety and exercise caution by verifying sensational claims before sharing them.