ADC Challenges Tinubu to Probe Alleged Billions Paid for Ministerial Appointments as Political Accountability Takes Centre Stage

The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to investigate a startling allegation that some ministers allegedly pay billions of naira to secure ministerial appointments and subsequently seek to recover their investments. The claim, made by Alwan Hassan, a spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, has triggered fresh questions about political appointments, public accountability and the management of government resources. In a country where citizens are already struggling with economic pressures, the suggestion that a public office could be treated like a business investment has added another uncomfortable chapter to Nigeria’s political conversation.

ADC Demands Answers as Alleged Appointment Payments Raise Questions

In a statement signed by its Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, the ADC-PCC described the allegation as too serious to be swept under the political carpet. The council asked Tinubu to clarify whether he knew about the alleged payments, whether any investigation had begun and what measures his administration would take to establish the facts. Its position is straightforward: if the allegation is credible, Nigerians deserve answers; if it is unfounded, the public deserves a clear explanation.

Hassan reportedly made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television while defending the President’s direct involvement in government expenditure. He alleged that some ministers paid billions of naira to secure their appointments and then focused on recovering the money. However, he did not identify any minister, disclose the alleged recipients of the payments or present evidence to substantiate the claim during the interview. For now, the allegation remains unverified, and no individual should be treated as guilty merely because of the remarks.

EFCC, ICPC and National Assembly Urged to Enter the Picture

The ADC-PCC has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate any credible evidence of financial inducements linked to ministerial appointments. It also urged the National Assembly to consider a public inquiry and invite Hassan to explain his claims. The council challenged him to provide names, amounts and details of the people who allegedly received the money, turning a sweeping political accusation into a demand for verifiable facts.

In its argument, the council warned that, if proven, such a practice would raise serious concerns about whether ministerial appointments were being treated as private investments instead of positions of public trust. The satirical irony is difficult to miss: if public office were ever approached as an investment opportunity, Nigerians would reasonably want to know who supplied the capital, who collected the proceeds and, most importantly, who paid the bill. Yet political rhetoric is not proof, and a credible investigation must distinguish documented evidence from campaign-season accusations.

The controversy places renewed attention on transparency in government appointments, political financing and the responsibility of public officials to explain allegations involving public institutions. President Tinubu faces calls by ADC-PCC to clarify his administration’s position, while Hassan is being challenged to support his remarks with evidence. With the 2027 general election approaching, the issue could become part of the wider debate over governance and accountability. Follow OGM News NG for further updates as the demand for answers develops and any verifiable evidence or official response emerges.