Key Takeaways
- The All Progressives Congress said its chieftain Alwan Hassan’s claim that ministers pay billions of naira for appointments did not refer to President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
- Speaking on Arise Television, Morka said Hassan was discussing past practices and accused opposition members of misinterpreting his comments to blackmail the current administration.
- Morka urged Nigerians to disregard claims that Tinubu’s ministers paid for their positions, insisting that the administration bases appointments on merit, competence and capacity to deliver.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to a claim by its chieftain, Alwan Hassan, that ministers pay billions of naira to be appointed.
Hassan said the culture of paying for appointments was a major driver of corruption in public office, as appointees saw public service as an investment that must yield returns
Reacting to the allegation during an interview on Arise Television, Morka claimed that Hassan was not referring to the current administration of President Bola Tinubu.
Morka said Hassan was speaking in a historical context and not about what is happening under President Tinubu’s government.
According to him, the comment has been taken out of context and misinterpreted by members of the opposition to blackmail the present administration.
