Court directs Jordan Wike to produce American international passport as claimants seek to establish circumstances surrounding alleged $2.1 million payment for 30 hectares of Abuja land
By A1NEWS International
ABUJA — September 29, 2026
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Maitama has ordered Jordan Wike, son of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, to produce his American international passport in court as proceedings continue in a contentious land-acquisition and alleged $2.1 million payment dispute.
Justice Sylvanus Oriji issued the order following an application by counsel to the claimants, Safwan Garba GY and GY Global Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited, during proceedings in Suit No. CV/008/2026.
The order came after Jordan, while being cross-examined, told the court that he was outside Nigeria on September 26, 2025, the date on which the claimants alleged that $2.1 million was delivered to him in connection with the proposed acquisition of 30 hectares of land in Abuja.
The court’s decision to require production of the passport brings the defendant’s travel documentation directly into the evidentiary process as the parties contest the circumstances surrounding the alleged transaction.
How the Dispute Started
According to the claimants, represented by their counsel, Hamza Dantani, they first met Jordan Wike in London, where they developed a relationship.
They alleged that approximately three months later, they met again in Abuja and approached Jordan for assistance in facilitating the acquisition of land within the Federal Capital Territory.
The claimants told the court that Jordan agreed to assist with the proposed acquisition and allegedly assured them that he could facilitate the acquisition of 30 hectares of land at Katanpe and another 30 hectares at Guzape.
The claims presented before the court form the basis of the civil dispute and remain allegations that Jordan has denied.
Alleged $2.1 Million Facilitation Payment
The claimants further alleged that Jordan informed them that the facilitation fee for the transaction was $2.1 million.
According to their account, $2 million was allegedly intended for his father, while $100,000 was purportedly Jordan’s share.
They alleged that the money was delivered on September 26, 2025, in the presence of individuals identified as Adamu Sani, Aliyu Sarki and Sai Wani, while Jordan was allegedly accompanied by Onor Sandy.
The claimants further alleged that after the payment was made, the promised land was neither delivered nor was the money refunded.
They claimed that Jordan subsequently became unreachable.
Jordan Denies Claimants’ Allegations
At the resumed hearing, however, Jordan adopted his statement on oath and denied the allegations made against him.
Represented by Mr Ogwu Onoja, SAN, the defendant also had documents tendered through him during the proceedings.
During cross-examination by Dantani, Jordan repeatedly denied knowledge of matters raised by the claimants’ counsel.
The defence’s position, as presented in court, therefore directly contests the claimants’ account of the alleged land transaction and payment.
Court Orders Signature Exercise
During the cross-examination, Dantani applied for an order requiring Jordan to write his full name five times on a plain sheet of paper and append his signature five times.
The defence did not oppose the application.
Justice Oriji consequently granted the application, allowing the exercise to form part of the proceedings.
The development could become relevant to the evidentiary issues before the court, particularly if questions concerning signatures or documentary records arise during the trial.
Passport Becomes Part of the Proceedings
A significant moment in the hearing occurred when Jordan was questioned about his whereabouts on September 26, 2025, the date the claimants alleged the $2.1 million was handed over.
Jordan told the court that he was not in Nigeria on that date.
When asked which international passport he used to travel, he stated that he travelled with his American international passport and indicated that he could produce it if required.
Dantani subsequently applied for the passport to be produced before the court.
Justice Oriji granted the application and ordered Jordan to produce the passport.
The document is expected to provide the court with evidence relevant to the defendant’s travel history and his claim concerning his whereabouts on the date central to the claimants’ allegation.
Court Adjourns for Continuation
Following the order, Justice Oriji adjourned the proceedings until Wednesday for continuation of the hearing.
The case remains before the court, and the allegations contained in the claimants’ case have not been established by a final judgment.
The central issues before the court include the alleged payment of $2.1 million, the proposed acquisition of land in Abuja, the identities and roles of persons allegedly present when the money was delivered, the defendant’s whereabouts on the material date and the competing accounts of the parties.
The order for production of Jordan Wike’s American passport adds a potentially significant documentary element to the ongoing civil dispute.
While the claimants maintain that the payment was made for the facilitation of land acquisition and that the promised transaction was not completed, Jordan has denied the allegations.
The continuation of proceedings is expected to provide the court with further evidence as both sides present their respective cases in Suit No. CV/008/2026.
A1NEWS International will continue to monitor the proceedings and report developments based on the records and proceedings of the court.
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