Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has raised concerns over an unsolicited and suspicious credit to his private bank account, alleging that his confidential financial information has been compromised.
The development was disclosed in a statement on Friday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu.
According to the statement, the unauthorized transaction was made by an unknown source with the transaction narration: “Contribution Electioneering Campaign.”
“Neither His Excellency nor his campaign solicited, authorized, or has any knowledge of the individual or entity behind the unauthorized payment,” Shaibu said.
The campaign described the transaction as “deeply troubling,” noting that the targeted account is strictly private and its details are not in the public domain.
“This raises a fundamental question: How did unknown persons obtain the confidential banking details of a private citizen?” the statement queried.
Atiku warned that the apparent breach of his banking privacy points to a broader threat to the financial data security of all Nigerians.
“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,” he said.
The statement further suggested that the confidential information might have been leaked by individuals with privileged database access. The campaign warned that such leaks could expose account holders to grave security risks, including threats from kidnappers, bandits, fraudsters, and other criminal elements.
Describing the incident as part of a series of suspicious activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, Atiku urged security agencies and the public to remain vigilant. He dismissed the transaction as a desperate smear campaign designed to distract voters as political activities intensify.
“As political activities gather momentum, Nigerians should not be distracted by these tired tactics that smack of character assassination,” the statement read, adding that the Waziri Adamawa remains focused on offering credible leadership and practical solutions to the nation’s challenges.
