Abuja, Nigeria – Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has raised the alarm over an unsolicited payment made into his private bank account, describing the transaction as a serious breach of financial privacy and a potential threat to all Nigerian bank customers.

In a public statement issued on Friday, Mr Abubakar disclosed that an unknown individual or entity had credited his personal account with a sum whose memo line was labelled “campaign donation.” He firmly stated that neither he nor any member of his campaign organisation authorised, requested, or had prior knowledge of the transaction.

The former vice president expressed particular concern over how the sender obtained his confidential banking details, noting that the account in question is strictly private and its information has never been made public. “If a former Vice President and presidential candidate can have his financial privacy breached so easily, then every ordinary Nigerian is at risk,” he warned.

Mr Abubakar further suggested that the incident could be part of a coordinated effort to undermine his reputation ahead of the 2027 general elections. He described the mysterious credit as one in a series of “suspicious activities” designed to distract the public and create confusion as political campaigns begin to intensify. However, he declined to name any specific individual or political group behind the alleged plot.

In response to the development, the ADC flag-bearer has called on security and financial regulatory agencies – including the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) – to launch an immediate investigation into the matter. He urged the authorities to determine the origin of the funds and identify those responsible for accessing his personal banking information.

Despite his concerns, Mr Abubakar maintained that he would not allow the incident to divert his attention from his campaign agenda. He reaffirmed his commitment to addressing what he described as the nation’s most pressing challenges, including economic recovery, unemployment, and national security.

At the time of this report, the financial institution involved had not issued an official response, and there was no immediate comment from the Central Bank of Nigeria or the relevant security agencies regarding the allegations.