Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns over a suspicious credit to one of his private bank accounts, alleging that his confidential banking details may have been compromised.
In a statement issued on Friday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) disclosed that an unsolicited transfer was made by an unknown individual with the narration “Contribution Electioneering Campaign.”
“Neither His Excellency nor his campaign solicited, authorised or has any knowledge of the individual or entity behind the unauthorised payment,” the statement said.
The former vice president described the circumstances surrounding the transaction as “deeply troubling”, emphasizing that the affected account was strictly private and not in the public domain. He questioned how unauthorized individuals managed to obtain his financial details.
“If the private banking information of a former Vice President and a leading presidential candidate can be accessed and deployed for reasons yet unknown, then no Nigerian’s financial privacy is safe,” Atiku was quoted as saying.
He expressed concern that the breach may have been aided by individuals with privileged access, warning that such leaks expose citizens to severe security risks, including kidnapping, terrorism, and fraud.
Notifying security agencies and the public of the incident, Atiku characterized the payment as part of a pattern of suspicious activities aimed at character assassination ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He urged the public not to be distracted by political tactics, affirming that he remains focused on offering credible leadership and practical solutions to the country’s challenges.
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