Former President Goodluck Jonathan denies a viral report claiming he was offered N500 billion to contest the 2027 presidential election and split votes for Peter Obi. In a statement released through his Special Adviser on Media, Dr Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan says he was never offered the money and that the allegation is false. The report circulated online and alleges that the purpose of the proposed candidacy would be to influence voting patterns in the South-South region, where Jonathan is politically identified. Both outlets describe Jonathan’s response as a clarification made publicly to address the claim. The statements present Jonathan’s denial as the key development, with no accompanying evidence or corroboration reported in the excerpts provided. The claim is framed as a “viral” or alleged offer, and Jonathan’s statement directly rejects it.