Atiku Abubakar Claims Private Bank Details Were Compromised

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has raised concerns over a suspicious credit into 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, Atiku said an unknown individual transferred money into the account with the narration, “Contribution Electioneering Campaign.”

He said neither he nor his campaign solicited, authorised or had any knowledge of the sender, describing the transaction as troubling because the account is strictly private and its details are not publicly available.

Atiku warned that if a former vice president’s confidential banking information could be accessed, the financial privacy of ordinary Nigerians could also be at risk. He also expressed concern that the information may have been obtained through individuals with privileged access, describing any such breach as a serious abuse capable of exposing account holders to criminals.

The former vice president said security agencies had been notified of the incident, which he described as one of several suspicious developments ahead of the 2027 general elections. He urged Nigerians to ignore what he called attempts at character assassination, insisting he remains focused on providing credible leadership and practical solutions to the country’s challenges.