During my interview with Alwan Hassan, APC Presidential Campaign Council spokesman, on Arise TV’s Prime Time, he alleged that “a lot of ministers pay billions and billions” to secure appointments, and then enter office thinking about how to recover their money. I pressed him on the issue and reminded him that these are ministers that have been put there by the APC. He said the practice predates the APC. That makes the allegation even more serious. Who allegedly collects these billions? Who pays? Who is selling public appointments? And are Nigerians ultimately made to pay for it through corruption? If these claims are true, they demand a credible investigation. If not, Mr Hassan owes Nigerians a clear explanation. Who are the alleged beneficiaries, and will anyone be held accountable? Public office is a public trust, not a private investment to be recouped at taxpayers’ expense.