Former Buhari Aide In Mistaken Bank Transfer Mess

Buhari’s former aide, Bashir Ahmad, has stirred debate after sharing how he mistakenly sent money to someone who now refuses to return it, leaving Nigerians divided.

Bashir Ahmad, former Special Assistant on Digital Communications to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has publicly disclosed an erroneous bank transfer he made, after unsuccessful efforts to recover the funds.

Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Ahmad revealed that in December 2024, he mistakenly transferred N1.5m to an individual named Obi Ikechukwu Marcel. Despite attempts by Access Bank, the recipient’s bank, to facilitate a refund, Marcel allegedly refused to return the funds.

“I initially didn’t want to post this transaction receipt of an erroneous transfer I made to one Obi Ikechukwu Marcel in December 2024,” Ahmad stated. “Even though he flatly refused to return the money when Access Bank, his bank, contacted him to do so, I still wanted to respect his privacy by not sharing the receipt publicly.”

Ahmad added that he had hoped either Providus Bank (his bank) or Access Bank would issue a statement confirming or refuting his claim, especially as the issue had sparked discussions online. However, after receiving no clarification from the banks, he felt compelled to share the transaction details to eliminate doubts.

“Since neither bank seems willing to provide any clarification, I am now compelled to post the receipt here to clear any doubts about my claim. I also urge those who know Mr. Obi Ikechukwu Marcel to encourage him to return my money amicably,” he wrote.

Ahmad’s revelation quickly gained traction on social media, generating a mix of reactions from Nigerians.

Some sympathized with him and called on Marcel to return the money. A user, Thεό Abu (@TheoAbuAgada), criticized those attacking Ahmad despite the evidence.

“All of you on this tweet still coming at him even after he has presented evidence… you are very foolish and stupid. You should tell the foolish Marcel to pay him back his money and stop acting irrationally.”

Ahmad responded with gratitude, saying, “Thank you, Theo. ”

Another supporter, Abd. Qudus Ọlalẹƴẹ (@AbdulqudusO_), noted that those who initially demanded proof were now shifting their arguments.

However, not all reactions were in Ahmad’s favor. Some Nigerians linked the incident to broader political concerns, questioning his credibility and financial responsibility.

President Eniola Daniel (@UnlimitedEniola) commented, “Meanwhile, this shows how badly you and your boss mismanaged Nigeria. Buhari approved money for Nigeria Air with an ‘I don’t care’ attitude. You sent the money without checking who you were sending it to.”

Similarly, Mezie Abia (@MezieAbia) suggested that the situation was a form of karma.

“You support the evil politicians stealing trillions from Nigerians, and nature decided to punish you to put food on the table of one of the many victims of those you worship and support,” he wrote.

Some users questioned the legitimacy of Ahmad’s complaint, arguing that, as a former presidential aide, he had enough influence to recover the funds easily.

Daniels (@stay_safe_48) remarked, “The only reason I don’t believe you is because, this is Nigeria and as a former presidential aide, you are too connected to even bother about retrieving back this money. One phone call to the CBN’s Chief would have both banks begging to refund ASAP.”

Ahmad’s case also reignited conversations about fraudulent transactions and inefficiencies within Nigeria’s banking sector. Several users shared personal experiences of unresolved disputes over unauthorized withdrawals and failed refunds.

Àkànní (@idofoi) criticized the recipient, suggesting that he was intentionally holding onto the money.

“You mistakenly sent money to a shameless generation known for crime, rituals, and drug peddling, and you expect sincerity. That is their character, to take what doesn’t belong to them and be grandstanding about it,” he wrote.

Despite the backlash, Ahmad remained resolute in his efforts to recover his money. He reaffirmed his stance, saying, “They can say whatever they want. But I must get my money back. Shi kenan!”

As discussions on the matter continue to trend online, it remains uncertain whether the banks involved will intervene or if Obi Ikechukwu Marcel will eventually return the funds.

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