2027: Jonathan Breaks Silence On Alleged ₦500bn Offer To Contest Against Peter Obi

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, to split votes in the South South.

Jonathan made the clarification in a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Ikechukwu Eze, describing the allegation as false, baseless and a deliberate attempt to drag the former president into political controversy.

According to Eze, the report falsely claimed that Jonathan disclosed receiving a ₦500 billion offer to challenge Obi in the 2027 presidential race.

He said the publication failed to provide essential details expected of a credible report, including when and where the alleged statement was made, the identity of those said to have made the offer, or any witnesses to support the claim.

Eze maintained that the story bore all the hallmarks of fabricated news intended to mislead the public and fuel unnecessary political tension ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“Jonathan was never involved in any alleged ₦500 billion offer to divide the South’s votes against Peter Obi in the 2027 general elections,” he said.

The media aide urged Nigerians to disregard the report entirely and exercise caution by verifying sensational political claims before sharing them.

He noted that election periods are often characterised by an increase in misinformation and false attributions, stressing that unverified reports should not be treated as facts.

Eze also stated that Jonathan had not made any comment suggesting he was offered money to contest the presidency or undermine any candidate in the 2027 election.

He reaffirmed that the former president remains committed to responsible public engagement and should not be linked to fabricated political narratives.