The 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 international passport in court as hearing continued in a $2.1 million land dispute.
Justice Sylvanus Oriji made the order on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, following an application by counsel to the claimants, Hamza Dantani, during cross-examination of the defendant in Suit No. CV/008/2026.
The suit was filed by Safwan Garba GY and GY Global Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited against Jordan. According to the claimants, they met Jordan in London and later approached him in Abuja for assistance in facilitating the acquisition of land in the Federal Capital Territory.
They alleged that he agreed to facilitate the acquisition of 30 hectares in Katampe and another 30 hectares in Guzape, for which he allegedly demanded $2.1 million.
The claimants further alleged that Jordan told them $2 million was intended for his father, the FCT Minister, while $100,000 represented his personal fee.
They alleged that the money was delivered in cash on September 26, 2025, in the presence of Adamu Sani, Aliyu Sarki and Sai Wani, while Jordan was accompanied by Onor Sandy.
The claimants said the proposed transaction was not completed and that the money was not refunded. Jordan, however, denied the allegations and adopted his statement on oath in court.
Represented by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ogwu Onoja, he denied knowing the claimants or receiving the alleged $2.1 million.
His defence maintains that he was outside Nigeria on September 26, 2025, the date on which the claimants allege the money was delivered.
During cross-examination, Jordan was asked which passport he used to travel and told the court that he travelled with his American passport.
When counsel asked that the passport be produced in court, Justice Oriji granted the application and ordered Jordan to produce the document.
The court also granted an application requiring Jordan to write his full name and signature five times each on a plain sheet of paper. The defence did not oppose the application.
The case is linked to an alleged joint venture agreement dated October 17, 2025 involving Jordan and two companies, Apostle Associate Limited and Creekstone General Contractor Ltd.
According to the claimants, the proposed venture involved the construction of 24 six-bedroom detached duplexes on plots in Guzape New Extension and Katampe New Extension.
They alleged that they were to contribute $4.2 million, while Jordan was to provide the land. The claimants further alleged that they subsequently discovered that the plots did not belong to Jordan and demanded a refund.
Jordan has disputed the claim, including the alleged payment and acknowledgment of receipt. His defence also challenges the passport details contained in documents relied upon by the claimants and maintains that the allegations constitute an attempt to blackmail and extort money from his father.
A police investigation report cited in the defendant’s filings also reportedly disputed the evidential basis of the claimants’ allegations and recommended action against the first claimant over allegations including defamation, giving false information and attempted extortion. Those allegations remain contested.
The claimants, meanwhile, have alleged that the FCT Minister became involved in the dispute after they sought his intervention to recover the money. The minister’s alleged conduct and the circumstances surrounding the police investigation form part of the claimants’ case.
The allegations have not been determined by the court. Justice Oriji adjourned the case until Wednesday, September 30, for continuation of the trial.
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