By Adeola Kunle
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over an unexpected credit alert received in one of his private bank accounts, alleging that the incident suggests his confidential banking information may have been compromised.
The former vice president, who is the 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 individual unknown to Atiku with the narration, "Contribution Electioneering Campaign."
The statement stressed that Atiku and his campaign neither requested nor approved the payment and have no knowledge of the individual or organisation responsible for the transaction.
"Neither His Excellency nor his campaign solicited, authorised or has any knowledge of the individual or entity behind the unauthorised payment," the statement said.
Atiku noted that the incident was particularly disturbing because the bank account involved is strictly private and its details are not publicly available.
He questioned how unknown individuals were able to obtain the confidential banking information of a private citizen, warning that the situation raises serious concerns about the protection of financial privacy in Nigeria.
According to him, if the private banking details of a former Vice President and a leading presidential candidate can be accessed without authorisation, it raises broader concerns about the security of the financial information of ordinary Nigerians.
The statement also suggested that the confidential account details may have been accessed through individuals with privileged access to sensitive banking information.
Atiku warned that any breach of confidential financial records could expose account holders to significant security risks, including kidnapping, terrorism, banditry, fraud and other criminal activities.
He disclosed that security agencies, as well as the Nigerian public, had been informed of the incident, describing it as one of several suspicious developments occurring ahead of the 2027 general elections.
"We therefore put the Nigerian public — and the security agencies — on notice about this latest incident in a litany of suspicious activities leading up to next year's general elections," the statement said.
The former vice president also urged Nigerians not to be distracted by what he described as attempts to tarnish his image as political activities intensify before the elections.
"As political activities gather momentum, Nigerians should not be distracted by these tired tactics that smack of character assassination. Such desperate antics have failed before and will fail again," the statement added.
Atiku reaffirmed his commitment to offering what he described as credible leadership and practical solutions to Nigeria's challenges, insisting that he remains focused on his political agenda despite the incident.
Adeola Kunle
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