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APC chieftain Alwan Hassan says Nigerians are not as hungry as portrayed

Updated 12:18 WAT, · first published 10 Nov 2026, 22:33 WAT · 5 outlets reporting

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Alwan Hassan of the APC Presidential Campaign Council told Channels Television that Nigerians are not as hungry as the opposition claims, according to Punch. He made the remarks during an interview on Tuesday, Daily Post reported. Hassan added that the opposition was exaggerating the cost-of-living concerns, Nigerian Eye noted.

What we know

  • APC Presidential Campaign Council member Alwan Hassan made the statement
  • He said Nigerians are not as hungry as the opposition portrays
  • Remarks were given in a Channels Television interview on Tuesday
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Sources

  1. Nigerians are not that hungry — APC chieftain – Punch,
  2. People are not as hungry as the opposition portrays — APC Presidential Campaign Council member, Alwan Hassan – Linda Ikeji's Blog,
  3. 'Nigerians not that hungry' - APC chieftain claims – Daily Post,
  4. ‘Nigerians not that hungry’ — APC chieftain claims – Nigerian Eye,
  5. Nigerians not as hungry as opposition portrays — APC Chieftain – Nigerian Tribune,

Updates

  • – Now also reported by Nigerian Tribune
  • – Summary updated with new reporting
  • – Now also reported by Linda Ikeji's Blog, Nigerian Eye
  • – Story published - 2 outlets

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