Former Vice President and 2027 presidential hopeful, Atiku Abubakar, has raised concerns over an alleged breach of his private banking information after an unidentified individual reportedly transferred money into one of his personal accounts.
Atiku, in a statement issued on Friday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, said the transaction was made into a private account domiciled with a leading commercial bank in Nigeria.
According to him, the payment carried the narration, “Contribution Electioneering Campaign”, despite the fact that neither he nor his campaign team solicited, authorised or had prior knowledge of the transaction.
The former Vice President described the development as disturbing, questioning how an unknown individual gained access to the confidential details of an account that he said was strictly private and not publicly accessible.
Atiku warned that the alleged breach raises broader concerns about the safety of Nigerians’ financial information, particularly if the banking details of a former Vice President and presidential candidate could be accessed without authorisation.
He further alleged that the disclosure of such sensitive information could expose account holders to risks from kidnappers, terrorists, bandits, fraudsters and other criminal elements.
The African Democratic Congress chieftain said the incident was coming amid what he described as a series of suspicious activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging security agencies to take note of the development.
Atiku also dismissed what he described as attempts to damage his reputation, insisting that he remains focused on providing what he called credible leadership and practical solutions to the country’s challenges.
