Alwan Hassan, a key figure speaking for the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, has shaken the political space with a bold claim regarding how ministerial seats are secured. During a recent interactive session on Arise News on Thursday monitored by Zoyols News, Hassan alleged that numerous individuals shell out billions of naira just to land a cabinet position, turning their primary objective into an aggressive recovery mission to recoup their financial investments once they assume office.
Expanding on his assertions, Hassan painted a stark picture of public service integrity, noting that this deeply entrenched malpractice is by no means exclusive to the current ruling party and has unfortunately been a recurring stain across successive administrations. He did not stop at corruption alone, going as far as questioning the fundamental relevance of cabinet ministers in actual governance and budget execution, pointedly asking why the nation continues to rely on them for budget implementation when national priorities could arguably be streamlined differently.
Moving away from political controversies, Hassan shifted focus to the energy sector, offering a strong defense of President Bola Tinubu and his ongoing efforts to overhaul electricity supply nationwide. According to him, tangible steps are already underway, highlighted by presidential approvals running into trillions of naira specifically dedicated to the procurement and distribution of electricity meters, which he insisted is a critical step toward resolving power distribution bottlenecks.
To further underscore the administration’s commitment to clean and reliable energy, Hassan pointed to recent initiatives rolling out from the seat of power. He highlighted the introduction of specialized financing schemes through Credicorp, designed specifically to empower civil servants to acquire their own solar energy systems, mirroring broader efforts to stabilize energy access starting from the public workforce and residential communities.
Concluding his perspective on a political note, Hassan expressed absolute confidence in the administration’s electoral prospects ahead of the upcoming general elections. He maintained that despite current economic challenges, the tangible reforms being championed by President Tinubu will resonate well with the electorate, ultimately securing robust voter support across the northern region come twenty twenty-seven.
