ADC-PCC Challenges Tinubu, Demands Probe Into Alleged Sale Of Ministerial Slots
The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has challenged President Bola Tinubu to address allegations that some ministers paid to secure their appointments and are now seeking to recoup their investments.
The council’s Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, said in a statement on Tuesday that the allegation, reportedly made by Tinubu’s campaign spokesperson, Alwan Hassan, raised serious concerns about the integrity of ministerial appointments and accountability in government.
Hassan allegedly made the claim during a live television programme, suggesting that some ministers were more concerned about recovering money spent to secure their positions than delivering on their responsibilities.
Describing the allegation as troubling, the ADC-PCC said that, if substantiated, it would amount to a serious indictment of the process for appointing members of the Federal Executive Council.
“Public office is a responsibility, not a commercial transaction,” the council declared, insisting that appointments should be based on competence, integrity and commitment to national service rather than financial inducements.
The opposition campaign council demanded an immediate response from Tinubu, asking whether he was aware of the allegation, whether an investigation had commenced and what measures his administration intended to take.
It also challenged Hassan to provide evidence, identify the ministers allegedly involved, disclose the amounts purportedly paid and name those who allegedly received the money.
The ADC-PCC further urged 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 called on the National Assembly to consider a transparent public inquiry and invite Hassan to clarify his reported remarks and present supporting evidence.
The council, however, stressed that its demands were not a substitute for evidence or due process, adding that anyone found culpable should face the full consequences of the law.
It warned that failure by the Presidency to provide a clear response could deepen public concerns over transparency and accountability, particularly amid rising living costs, insecurity and mounting economic pressures on Nigerians.
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