Jide couldn't have said that. This means that Jide

  • A ought not say that
  • B will not say that
  • C it's not likely jide said it
  • D Jide didn't say it
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The correct answer is C. it's not likely jide said it

"Couldn't have" here indicates the impossibility that Jide said it at all i.e it is rather unlikely for Jide to have said it.

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