The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to clarify allegations that some ministers paid to secure their appointments and are now attempting to recover the money spent.
The council said the claim, reportedly made by Tinubu’s campaign spokesperson, Alwan Hassan, raises serious concerns about the credibility of the ministerial appointment process and the possibility of public offices being treated as business investments.
In a statement issued by its Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, the ADC-PCC urged the Presidency to respond to the allegation, stressing that it required urgent attention.
“If substantiated, such an allegation would represent a grave indictment of the process through which public offices are filled and the principles of public service,” it said.
Hassan reportedly made the claim during a live television programme, alleging that some ministers paid to obtain their positions and were now seeking to recover their investments.
According to the ADC-PCC, if the allegation is proven, it would suggest that the personal financial interests of public officials could be taking priority over the welfare of Nigerians.
“Public office is a responsibility, not a commercial transaction. Ministerial appointments must be guided by competence, integrity and a commitment to national service—not by financial inducements or expectations of private returns,” the council stressed.
The council asked Tinubu to address Nigerians on whether he knew about the alleged payments and explain the measures his administration would take in response.
It also challenged Hassan to identify the ministers involved, disclose the sums allegedly paid and name those who received the money.
The ADC-PCC further called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the matter.
It urged the National Assembly to launch a public inquiry into the allegations and invite Hassan to provide evidence supporting his claims.
The council warned that failure by the Presidency to respond could heighten public suspicion, insisting that ministerial appointments should serve the interests of the country rather than provide opportunities for individuals to recoup financial investments.
With the 2027 general election drawing closer, the ADC-PCC encouraged Nigerians to demand greater accountability from political leaders. It also presented former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s presidential ambition as an alternative for governance and national renewal.
