Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed reports alleging that he was offered ₦500 billion to influence or split votes in the South-South geopolitical zone ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the claim as false and baseless.
Jonathan, through his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Ikechukwu Eze, said the former President had no involvement in any meeting, discussion or arrangement relating to the alleged offer.
In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, Eze described the report as a deliberate fabrication aimed at dragging Jonathan into partisan political controversies and misleading the public.
“The report is entirely false and baseless. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has neither been approached with nor discussed any such offer. Those behind the publication are merely attempting to drag his name into partisan political activities through deliberate misinformation,” the statement read.
The media aide said Jonathan had consistently maintained a non-partisan and statesmanlike disposition since leaving office in 2015, dedicating his efforts to promoting peace, democratic governance and political stability in Nigeria and across Africa.
He added that the former President remained committed to national unity, credible democratic processes and peaceful political engagement, stressing that he would not be distracted by what he described as unfounded allegations intended to damage his reputation.
Eze also criticised the circulation of what he called false political narratives, warning that the spread of unverified information could erode public trust and undermine democratic values.
He urged media organisations and members of the public to verify politically sensitive claims before publishing or sharing them.
According to him, any official position or statement from Jonathan would only be communicated through his authorised channels.
He, therefore, called on Nigerians to disregard the report in its entirety, insisting that the former President had no connection whatsoever with the alleged ₦500 billion vote-splitting plot.
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