Jordan Wike, son of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, recently appeared at the FCT High Court in Abuja to continue his defence in a suit involving an alleged $2.1 million Abuja land allocation scam. During the proceedings, Jordan presented his American passport, which was ordered by the judge, Sylvanus Oriji, following a dispute over his whereabouts on 25 October 2025. The claimants, Safwan Garba GY and GY Global Oil & Gas Nigeria Limited, allege that Jordan received $2.1 million in cash from them to facilitate the acquisition of hectares of land in two prime areas of Abuja.
According to the claimants, they met Jordan in London and established a relationship before delivering the $2.1 million in cash to him on 26 September 2025. They alleged that Jordan agreed to acquire 30 hectares of land in Katampe and Guzape, respectively, for a fee of $2.1 million. The claimants further alleged that Jordan told them that $2 million was for his father, the minister, while $100,000 was for himself. The transaction was allegedly witnessed by Adamu Sani, Aliyu Sarki, Sai Wani, and Onor Sandy.
Jordan, however, denied the allegations, stating that he had travelled outside Nigeria with his American passport on the day the claimants alleged that they gave him the money. During cross-examination by the claimants' lawyer, Hamza Dantani, Jordan maintained his innocence and denied any knowledge of the transaction. His lawyer, Ogwu Onoja, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), adopted Jordan's statement on oath in opposition to the suit.
The claimants instituted the suit after they said they received no positive response to their demand for a refund on 31 October 2025. They alleged that Jordan went "incommunicado" after receiving the money and that they later discovered that the plots were owned by a company that was preparing to begin developing them. The claimants are seeking to recover their money through the court.
During Monday's proceedings, the claimants' lawyer 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. This was part of the legal process to verify Jordan's identity and authenticity of documents.
The case has garnered significant attention due to Jordan's position as the son of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. The minister previously served as Rivers State governor before becoming FCT minister. The allegations have raised concerns about the use of influence and power for personal gain.
The court case is ongoing, with Jordan continuing his defence. Key points in the case include:
Key points
- Jordan Wike allegedly received $2.1 million for Abuja land allocation.
- The claimants are seeking to recover their money through the court.
- Jordan has denied any knowledge of the transaction and maintains his innocence.
