NGFormer Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has denied allegations that he was offered ₦500 billion to run against Peter Obi of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in order to split South-South votes. The claim was reported by a 'little-known website' and attributed directly to Jonathan, but his special adviser on media, Dr. Ikechukwu Eze, called the report false and baseless. Eze criticized the report for failing to provide any credible evidence, including details about where or when Jonathan supposedly made the claim, or who was involved. He accused the publication of spreading fake news intended to create political controversy and urged Nigerians to verify such claims before sharing them. The report comes amid increased misinformation during a political campaign period.
Bias read (Center): The article presents Jonathan’s denial of the allegations and includes direct quotes from his spokesperson, providing balanced coverage without apparent bias toward either side of the issue. There is no overtly biased language or selective sourcing.
Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 90): The article presents the official response from Jonathan's team denying the report, citing lack of evidence and journalistic standards. It aligns with the cross-source consensus that the report is false. The tone remains neutral, focusing on the denial and urging verification.
