Atiku Raises Alarm Over Suspicious Credit Into Private Bank Account

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns over a suspicious credit paid into one of his private bank accounts, claiming the incident suggests that his confidential banking details may have been compromised.

The 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) disclosed the development in a statement issued on Friday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu. According to the statement, the money was transferred by an unidentified individual with the narration, “Contribution Electioneering Campaign.”

Atiku said neither he nor his campaign team requested, approved or had any prior knowledge of the payment or the person behind it.

He expressed concern that the transaction involved a private account whose details were not publicly available, raising questions about how unknown persons obtained the banking information.

The former vice president said the incident goes beyond his personal situation and raises concerns about the protection of Nigerians’ financial privacy.

According to him, if the confidential banking details of a former vice president and presidential candidate could be accessed without authorisation, then the financial information of ordinary Nigerians could also be at risk.

Atiku also raised concerns that the account details may have been obtained by people with privileged access to confidential banking information.

He warned that any breach of private financial information could expose account holders to dangers, including kidnapping, terrorism, banditry, fraud and other criminal activities.

The ADC presidential candidate said security agencies had been informed of the development, adding that the incident formed part of what he described as a series of suspicious activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He urged Nigerians not to be distracted by what he called attempts to damage his reputation as political campaigns gather momentum.

Atiku maintained that such actions would not divert his attention from his political ambition, insisting that he remains committed to providing credible leadership and practical solutions to Nigeria’s challenges.