Senior Advocate of Nigeria Ogwu Onoja has issued a firm clarification regarding a pending legal matter.
He stated that Wike’s son didn’t admit receiving $2.1m in Abuja land suit proceedings.
Onoja cleared the air to correct widespread media misrepresentations. He addressed the ongoing court case currently before the FCT High Court.
Furthermore, the lawyer criticized bloggers and commentators for spreading unverified claims as established facts. The defense counsel urged the public to allow the judiciary to decide the case.
Wike’s Son Didn’t Admit Receiving $2.1m in Abuja Land Suit As Defense Rejects Fraud Claims
During court sessions before Justice Oriji, the defense team strongly challenged the plaintiff’s allegations.
- Sworn Statement: Jordan Wike adopted his statement on oath, denying all links to the land deal.
- Signature Dispute: Counsel highlighted inconsistencies in the claims and demanded proper legal proof of contested documents.
- EFCC Petitions: The legal team presented related petition letters to expose flaws in the opposing narrative.
Furthermore, Onoja warned that publishing defamatory statements about active proceedings could trigger civil or criminal lawsuits.
Legal Team Urges Restraint and Awaits Judicial Determination
Shifting to trial progress, the judge granted the defense request to call additional witnesses.
Justice Oriji adjourned the substantive matter to December for continuation of trial.
- Courtroom Focus: Both legal teams agreed to present evidence in court rather than in public media.
- Active Review: The court continues evaluating testimonies, documents, and affidavits from both sides.
Finally, legal experts stress that the court has not found any party liable in this ongoing dispute.
