Alhaji Aliyu Abubakar Goes Underground?
Alhaji Aliyu Abubakar is regarded as one of the biggest and most powerful men in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The Kogi State-born billionaire came into the public glare when he claimed ownership of an imposing edifice that sits majestically on Gana Street, adjacent TranscorpHilton Hotel in Maitama District of Abuja. Prior to that, the ownership of the building had been shrouded in mystery, leading to rumours swirling around the capital city.
Aside from this, he has reportedly made good fortunes in the property business and building technology. Abubakar’s business empire includes oil and gas, real estate, telecommunications and many others.
However, since he had a little brush with the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) in 2016 over an alleged nonperforming debt, he has since gone underground, thereby making tongues wag over his disappearance from the public.