Atiku Raises alarm over suspicious credit alert from unknown source

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has raised the alarm over a suspicious credit allegedly paid into one of his private bank accounts by an individual unknown to him.

In a statement, Mr Atiku said the transfer, made into an account domiciled with one of Nigeria’s leading commercial banks, carried the narration: “Contribution Electioneering Campaign.”

He said neither he nor his campaign organisation solicited, authorised or had any knowledge of the individual or entity behind the payment.

According to him, the circumstances surrounding the transaction were troubling, particularly because the account was strictly private and its details were not in the public domain.

“This raises a fundamental question: How did unknown persons obtain the confidential banking details of a private citizen?” he asked.

Atiku said the incident raised broader concerns about the security and confidentiality of Nigerians’ banking information, particularly if the details of a former vice president and presidential candidate could be obtained and used without his knowledge.

He further expressed concern that the information might have been obtained through individuals with privileged access to confidential banking data.

“If established, this would amount to a grave abuse of power capable of exposing the account holder to kidnappers, terrorists, bandits, fraudsters and other criminal elements,” he said.

The former vice president urged Nigerians and security agencies to take note of the incident, which he described as part of a series of suspicious activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He also cautioned Nigerians against being distracted by what he described as “tired tactics” aimed at character assassination as political activities intensify.

Mr Atiku maintained that he remained focused on providing Nigerians with what he described as credible leadership and practical solutions to the country’s challenges.