An APC campaign spokesman, Alwan Hassan, alleges that some Nigerian ministers pay billions of naira to secure appointments and then seek to recoup the money after taking office. The claim is presented as an accusation about how political appointments are obtained and the incentives it creates once officials assume their roles.
Across outlets, the reporting links Hassan’s allegation to comments he makes during an interview on Arise Television’s “Prime Time.” Several sources include his explanation that this is not limited to the current APC administration, saying the practice predates the APC and has been a longstanding problem. One outlet also frames the allegation as contributing to corruption in public office, with appointees treating positions as investments that must generate returns.
While all accounts rely on the same core allegation and the same interview context, the emphasis varies slightly—some focus directly on the alleged “billions” paid for appointments, while others add additional context about how the practice is said to fuel corruption and how far back it dates.
