Jordan Wike, the son of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, has submitted his United States passport to the FCT High Court in Abuja as part of his defence against accusations involving an alleged $2.1 million land deal in the nation’s capital.
The judge, Sylvanus Oriji, had on Monday ordered Jordan to produce his American passport following a dispute over his whereabouts on 25 October 2025, the date the claimants alleged that the minister’s son received $2.1 million in cash from them at a residence in Gwarimpa, Abuja.
Safwan Garba GY and GY Global Oil & Gas Nigeria Limited instituted the suit, alleging that Jordan received $2.1 million in cash from them last year to facilitate the acquisition of hectares of land in two prime areas of Abuja, an allegation the minister’s son denied.
According to Premium Times, Jordan said he had travelled outside Nigeria with his American passport on the day the claimants alleged that they gave him the money.
But the claimants maintained that they delivered the money to Jordan to facilitate the acquisition of land in Abuja after they met in London and established a relationship.
They alleged that Jordan agreed to acquire 30 hectares of land in Katampe and Guzape, respectively, for a fee of $2.1 million.
The minister’s son allegedly told the claimants that $2 million was for his father, the minister, while $100,000 was for himself.
The claimants said they delivered the $2.1 million in cash to the minister’s son on 26 September 2025 in the presence of Adamu Sani, Aliyu Sarki and Sai Wani.
They also said Onor Sandy, who accompanied Jordan, was present when the minister’s son received the money.
According to the claimants, Jordan, whose father previously served as Rivers State governor before becoming FCT minister, went “incommunicado” after receiving the money.
The claimants said they later discovered that the plots were owned by a company that was preparing to begin developing them.
They said they demanded a refund on 31 October 2025 but received no positive response, prompting them to institute the suit to recover their money.
During Monday’s proceedings, Jordan, represented by his lawyer, Ogwu Onoja, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), adopted his statement on oath in opposition to the suit.
He maintained his innocence during cross-examination by the claimants’ lawyer, Hamza Dantani, denying any knowledge of the transaction.
The claimants’ lawyer, Mr Dantani, then applied to the court for an order directing Jordan to write his full name and signature five times each on a plain sheet of paper.
The defence did not oppose the application, which the court promptly granted.
What You Should Know
A company named GY Global Oil & Gas Nigeria Limited and its representative, Safwan Garba, have sued Jordan Wike, alleging they handed him $2.1 million in cash to secure 30 hectares of prime land in Abuja’s Katampe and Guzape districts. Jordan has strongly denied the claims, presenting his foreign travel documents to prove he was out of the country when the cash was allegedly handed over.
- Positive Impact: The court’s transparent handling and demand for concrete evidence reinforce the rule of law, showing that high-profile figures and their families remain accountable to judicial scrutiny.
- Potential Concerns: The case highlights persistent risks in unofficial property transactions in Nigeria, reminding potential property buyers of the financial dangers and fraud risks of attempting to purchase land outside formal government channels.
