A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Maitama, Abuja, has ordered Jordan Ezenwo Nyesom-Wike, son of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, to produce his American passport as proceedings resumed in a $2.1 million land-related fraud suit filed against him.
Justice Sylvanus Oriji issued the order on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, following an application by counsel to the claimants, Hamza Dantani.
The suit, marked CV/008/2026, was filed by Safwan Garba GY and GY Global Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited against Jordan Wike.
CLAIMANTS’ $2.1M ALLEGATION
The claimants allege that they met Jordan in London and subsequently met him in Abuja, where they sought his assistance in acquiring land in the Federal Capital Territory.
According to their claim, Jordan agreed to facilitate the acquisition of 30 hectares of land in Katampe and another 30 hectares in Guzape.
They alleged that he demanded a facilitation fee of $2.1 million, claiming that $2 million was intended for his father, the FCT Minister, while $100,000 was his personal fee.
The claimants further alleged that the money was handed over on September 26, 2025, in the presence of three witnesses, while Jordan was accompanied by another individual.
They claimed that after receiving the money, Jordan failed to provide the land or refund the payment and subsequently became unreachable.
JORDAN DENIES ALLEGATIONS
Jordan, while giving evidence in his defence, denied knowing the claimants or receiving the alleged $2.1 million.
Represented by senior lawyer Ogwu Onoja, SAN, Jordan adopted his statement on oath and denied the allegations contained in the suit.
During cross-examination, he also denied knowledge of several matters put to him by the claimants’ counsel.
When asked where he was on September 26, 2025, Jordan told the court that he was outside Nigeria.
He said he travelled using his American passport and indicated that he could produce the document if required.
Following the response, the claimants’ lawyer applied for the passport to be produced in court.
Justice Oriji granted the application and ordered Jordan to bring the passport before the court.
COURT ALSO ORDERS HANDWRITING SAMPLES
During the proceedings, Dantani also asked Jordan to write his full name five times and provide his signature five times on a plain sheet of paper.
The application was not opposed by the defence and was granted by the court.
The exercise is expected to be relevant to the claimants’ allegation concerning the authenticity of a document they say Jordan signed when receiving the disputed money.
JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT
The case also relates to a joint venture agreement dated October 17, 2025, involving the claimants, Jordan and two companies — Apostle Associate Limited and Creekstone General Contractor Ltd.
According to the claimants’ Statement of Claim, the agreement was for the construction of 24 units of six-bedroom fully detached duplexes on land measuring 1.7 hectares at Guzape New Extension and 1.5 hectares at Katampe New Extension.
The claimants said they were expected to contribute $4.2 million, which they valued at N6.3 billion, while Jordan was to provide the land.
They alleged that they eventually paid $2.1 million in cash at a property in Gwarimpa, Abuja, and that Jordan signed an acknowledgment of receipt.
The claimants further alleged that they later discovered that the land was not owned by Jordan and that another company was preparing to commence construction on the properties.
They said they subsequently demanded a refund.
JORDAN’S RESPONSE
In his defence, Jordan reportedly rejected the allegations and maintained that he had never met the claimants in London, Abuja or elsewhere.
He also challenged the account of when and where the alleged payment was made.
According to his defence, the claimants had initially alleged that the money was handed over on September 26, 2025, but later gave a different account involving a meeting in London.
Jordan stated that he was on a British Airways flight from Abuja to London at about 7:56am on September 26, 2025.
He also denied signing any acknowledgment of receipt, describing the signature attributed to him as forged.
He further stated that the passport number contained in the disputed document was not his current passport number.
Jordan described the allegations as an attempt to blackmail his father and extort money from him.
POLICE INVESTIGATION
A Certified True Copy of a police investigation report attached to Jordan’s court filings was also referenced during the proceedings.
The report stated that the FCT Police Command investigated the allegations and that the claimant was given an opportunity to provide evidence supporting the alleged payment.
According to the report, investigators concluded that the claimant had not provided sufficient evidence of the alleged transaction.
The police report recommended that the claimant face allegations including defamation of character, providing false information to mislead a public servant and attempted extortion.
The claimants, however, are pursuing the matter before the court, where the allegations and the defence will be tested through the judicial process.
TRIAL CONTINUES
Jordan is represented by a legal team led by Dr Ogwu J. Onoja, SAN, M.A. Ebute, SAN, and George Ibrahim, SAN, among others.
The claimants are represented by H.U. Muhammed of I.G. Waru & Co.
Justice Oriji adjourned the case until Wednesday for continuation of the trial, with Jordan ordered to produce his American passport before the court.
