Atiku Opens Up: How Obasanjo Probe Team Scrutinised My Source Of Wealth

During an interview on Arise News on Wednesday, Atiku said he accumulated his fortune through investments in several sectors, including logistics, real estate, agriculture, education, and oil and gas.

He explained that he was already a successful businessman long before entering public office, with diversified interests across key areas of the economy.

The former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) also maintained that his financial background has always been transparent, adding that he has never been formally indicted for corruption because his sources of income are well known.

Atiku further discussed his early involvement in the formation of the PDP, stating that he played a significant role in its establishment and also provided financial support during its early days.

He recalled that during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, a panel was constituted to investigate his finances. According to him, the committee included prominent figures such as Nasir El-Rufai and Nuhu Ribadu.

He said he did not obstruct the process and allowed the investigation to proceed without relying on his immunity at the time.

Atiku stated: “I made my money through business before joining politics. I invested in oil and gas, logistics, agriculture and other sectors. I was already established in business before I became involved in politics. I played a major role in setting up the PDP and also contributed financially to its formation. No one accused me of corruption at that time because my sources of income were clear. A panel was set up to investigate me, and I allowed it to go ahead without hiding behind immunity. That panel included people like El-Rufai and Nuhu Ribadu.”

Atiku, who remains active in Nigeria’s political landscape, is also among those seeking the African Democratic Congress presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election.