Report alleging ₦500bn offer to split S’South votes false, baseless - Jonathan
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has officially denied reports that he was offered ₦500 billion to influence the outcome of the South-South vote. His spokesperson labeled the claims as baseless misinformation and fake news.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the prevalence of political misinformation during election seasons and the importance of verifying sensationalist claims.
Layer 1 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.
The article reports on a denial of a specific claim, maintaining a neutral stance by attributing the denial to the subject's spokesperson.
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