Jordan Wike denies a $2.1 million fraud allegation as an Abuja court orders him to produce his American passport.
Jordan Ezenwo Nyesom-Wike, son of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has denied allegations that he collected $2.1 million over a land deal in Abuja.
The case came up at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Makama on Tuesday. Justice Sylvanus Oriji ordered Jordan to produce his American passport as proceedings continued.
Claimants Accuse Jordan of Collecting $2.1m
The suit was filed by Safwan Garba GY and GY Global Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited. The claimants allege that they first met Jordan in London before reconnecting with him in Abuja.
According to their claim, Jordan offered to help them secure 30 hectares of land each in Katampe and Guzape. They allege that he demanded $2.1 million for the arrangement.
The claimants said $2 million was meant for his father, while $100,000 was allegedly his personal fee. They further claimed that the money was delivered in cash on September 26, 2025, in the presence of several witnesses.
However, they allege that Jordan later failed to provide the land or refund their money. They said he eventually stopped communicating with them.
Jordan Denies Knowing the Claimants
During Tuesday’s proceedings, Jordan adopted his statement on oath and denied the allegations. He said he did not know the claimants and had never met them in London, Abuja, or anywhere else.
During cross-examination, Jordan was asked where he was on September 26, 2025. He replied that he was not in Nigeria at the time.
When asked which passport he travelled with, Jordan identified his American passport. He added that he could produce it if required.
Counsel for the claimants, Hamza Dantani, then asked the court to order Jordan to produce the passport. Justice Oriji granted the application.
The court also directed Jordan to write his full name and signature five times. The defence team did not oppose the request.
Dispute Over $2.1m Payment
The case also involves an alleged joint venture agreement dated October 17, 2025. The agreement reportedly covered the construction of 24 six-bedroom detached duplexes in Guzape and Katampe.
The claimants said they were expected to contribute $4.2 million to the project. They alleged that Jordan was responsible for providing the land.
They further claimed that they paid $2.1 million in cash at a property in Gwarimpa, Abuja. According to them, Jordan signed an acknowledgment of receipt.
Jordan has rejected that account. He said he never received the money and claimed the signature on the document was forged.
He also said the passport number listed on the document belonged to an expired passport. According to him, his current passport carries a different number.
Police Report Enters the Case
A Certified True Copy of a police investigation report was also attached to Jordan’s court filings.
The report stated that the claimant had not provided sufficient evidence proving that he gave Jordan the alleged $2.1 million.
Jordan described the allegations as a calculated attempt to blackmail his father and extort money.
Meanwhile, the police report recommended charges over alleged defamation, false information and attempted extortion.
The court adjourned the case until Wednesday for continuation of proceedings.
