The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has asked anti-corruption agencies to investigate allegations that some ministers paid money to secure appointments under President Bola Tinubu.
The council also wants the National Assembly to hold a public inquiry into the allegation reportedly made by Tinubu’s campaign spokesperson, Alwan Hassan, during a live television programme.
In a press statement signed by its Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, the ADC-PCC demanded an explanation from the President and evidence from Hassan about the alleged payments.
Council demands names, amounts and recipients
The ADC-PCC wants Hassan to identify the ministers allegedly involved, disclose the amounts they reportedly paid and name those who received the money.
It also asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to examine any evidence of financial inducements connected to ministerial appointments.
The council said anyone found guilty should face the consequences of the law. It also asked the National Assembly to consider inviting Hassan to explain his reported remarks and provide supporting evidence.
The ADC-PCC said its demands were not a substitute for evidence or due process, but necessary steps to establish the facts.
Tinubu asked to explain appointment process
The council challenged Tinubu to clarify whether he knew about the allegation, whether an investigation had started and what action his administration intended to take.
It said the allegation raised questions about how members of the Federal Executive Council were selected and whether ministerial appointments were based on merit and public service.
“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 ADC-PCC said.
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The council also questioned how the alleged payments, if established, would affect the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the interests of ordinary Nigerians.
It cited rising living costs, insecurity, pressure on household incomes and economic difficulties as reasons the country needed clarity about the conduct of public officials.
The ADC-PCC warned that silence or an evasive response from the Presidency would leave questions unanswered. However, it stressed that the allegation must be established through evidence and lawful procedures.
As the 2027 general election approaches, the council asked Nigerians to examine political leaders’ records, policies and accountability. It also presented former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s presidential candidacy as an alternative platform for discussing governance and economic recovery.
WHAT READERS SHOULD KNOW
The allegations concern claims reportedly made by Alwan Hassan that some ministers paid to secure their appointments and were seeking to recover their investments.
The ADC-PCC has demanded explanations and investigations.
The statement does not establish that the alleged payments occurred. It calls for the relevant authorities to examine the claims and determine the facts.
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