Jonathan Denies N500bn Offer to Challenge Peter Obi

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has publicly denied receiving an alleged offer of N500 billion to contest against Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Jonathan's clarification came through a statement from his special adviser on media, Dr.

Ikechukwu Ez, who described the speculation as completely false and baseless. The claims suggested that Jonathan's candidacy would divide votes in the South-South region.

Dr. Ez criticized the report for lacking credible details, such as when the alleged offer was made and the identity of the supposed offeror.

He warned that such fabrications are common during election seasons and urged the public to disregard the misinformation, which he stated was designed to create unnecessary political tension ahead of the elections. Jonathan has not indicated any intention to run for president in 2027, and the report was characterized as an attempt to mislead the public.