Former President Goodluck Jonathan has debunked a media report alleging he was offered ₦500 billion to contest against the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, to split South-South votes. His Special Adviser on Media, Dr Ikechukwu Eze, recently had his say via a press statement, and Nigerians have been reacting.

Describing the publication as false and baseless, Eze urged Nigerians to disregard the fabricated report that failed to meet the most basic standards of journalism.

He added that the publication was deliberately crafted to mislead the public and drag GEJ into unnecessary political controversy.

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