APC's Alwan Hassan Claims Ministers Pay Billions for Posts

Alwan Hassan, a spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, alleged during an interview on Arise Television that some ministers pay billions of naira to secure their appointments and then aim to recoup their investments through public office. This statement was made while defending President Bola Tinubu's management of government revenue and expenditure.

Hassan argued that Tinubu's direct involvement in expenditure decisions was beneficial, questioning the necessity of ministers controlling government spending. He claimed that many ministers think first about recovering the money they spent to secure their positions.

Hassan also asserted that corruption among ministers is not unique to the APC, noting that public officials in ministerial roles have been implicated in corruption across various administrations. In response, Charles Aniagolu, the interviewer, raised concerns about the appointment process and called for clarity on the alleged financial transactions involved in securing ministerial positions, suggesting that if true, these claims warrant a credible investigation.