FCT Minister’s son denies receiving $2.1 million for disputed Katampe and Guzape properties as High Court orders production of travel document
By A1NEWS International Correspondent
ABUJA — September 30, 2026
Jordan Wike, son of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday presented his international passport before the FCT High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, following an order issued by Justice Sylvanus Oriji.
The passport was produced in connection with a civil suit instituted by Safwan Garba and GY Global Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited, who are seeking redress over an alleged $2.1 million real estate transaction involving Wike.
The claimants allege that Jordan Wike collected the money in September 2025 after offering to facilitate the acquisition of land in the Katampe and Guzape areas of Abuja but subsequently became unreachable.
Wike has denied the allegations and maintained that he did not receive the money or execute the documents relied upon by the claimants.
Court Orders Production of International Passport
The issue of the passport arose during proceedings on Monday when Wike was being cross-examined by counsel to the claimants, Ibrahim Waru.
During the proceedings, the witness was asked to write his name and signature five times for purposes connected with the examination of documents before the court.
He was also questioned about his whereabouts on September 26, 2025—the date on which the claimants allege that the $2.1 million payment was made.
Wike told the court that he was outside Nigeria on that date.
When asked which passport he used for the trip, he stated that he travelled with his American international passport.
Waru subsequently asked the court to direct Wike to produce the passport.
Justice Oriji granted the application and ordered him to present the document.
Wike complied with the order on Wednesday, bringing the passport before the court for examination.
Claimants’ Account of the Alleged $2.1m Transaction
According to the statement of claim, Garba, who is the owner of GY Global Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited, met Wike in London in 2023, after which they developed a relationship.
The claimants alleged that in 2025, Wike introduced a real estate investment opportunity involving the acquisition and development of land in Abuja.
Garba allegedly expressed interest in the proposal, and the parties subsequently entered into what the claimants described as a joint venture arrangement for the development of houses for sale.
The claimants further alleged that Wike represented himself as having title to plots of land in Katampe and Guzape and proposed their acquisition for a total consideration of $2.1 million.
According to the statement of claim, Garba paid the entire sum to Wike on September 26, 2025, in the presence of individuals identified as Salisu Hassan, Aliyu Sarki and Lawan Adamu.
The claimants said an acknowledgement document was subsequently completed in connection with the transaction.
Dispute Emerges Over Ownership of the Land
The claimants alleged that problems emerged when Garba went to inspect the property.
According to their account, the land allegedly presented as part of the transaction was not owned by Wike, while another company was already developing the property.
Garba allegedly confronted Wike over the discovery and sought clarification as well as a refund of the money.
The claimants further alleged that Wike repeatedly postponed a meeting and eventually blocked their attempts to communicate with him.
The allegations form the basis of the civil proceedings before the FCT High Court.
Wike, however, has consistently rejected the allegations.
Wike Denies Receiving Money or Signing Documents
During cross-examination, Wike denied collecting the $2.1 million from Garba.
He also denied signing the contract relied upon by the claimants, telling the court that the signature attributed to him on the agreement was forged.
When asked whether he had reported the alleged forgery to the police, he replied that he had not.
Wike also denied knowing a person identified as Salisu, who was allegedly connected with the transaction.
He similarly denied knowing Onor Sandy, who was alleged to have signed as his witness when the transaction was concluded.
“I don’t know him. I didn’t collect or sign any document,” Wike told the court.
Voice Note Raises Questions Over Alleged Money Discussions
The proceedings also returned to a voice note dated October 17, 2025, which had earlier been presented in written form before the court as Exhibit 7.
During Wednesday’s proceedings, Waru directed Wike to read portions of the document and questioned him about whether the contents included a discussion concerning money.
Wike acknowledged that the document contained such a reference, responding: “Yes, that is what appears here.”
However, he maintained that he did not have any physical meeting with Garba on September 26, 2025, the date the claimant said the money was handed over.
Signature Dispute Becomes Key Issue
The alleged signatures on the transaction documents also featured prominently during the cross-examination.
Waru showed Wike the contract agreement and asked him to examine the signature attributed to a witness.
Wike identified the signature as belonging to Sandy, while maintaining his position that he had not signed the agreement himself.
His responses brought the cross-examination to an end.
The dispute over the authenticity of the signatures could become significant as the parties present documentary and testimonial evidence in support of their respective positions.
Court Permits Substitution of Original Document
Following the conclusion of the cross-examination, Wike’s counsel applied for permission to substitute the original document for a photocopy already before the court.
Justice Oriji granted the application on the condition that the original document would be returned to the court whenever required.
The development adds another evidentiary dimension to the case, particularly as the parties continue to contest the authenticity and circumstances surrounding the disputed documents.
Defence Seeks Additional Witnesses
Wike’s legal team also requested additional time to subpoena witnesses who are expected to assist in presenting the defence case.
The claimants did not oppose the application.
Justice Oriji consequently granted the request and adjourned further proceedings until December 1, 2026.
What the Court Will Have to Determine
At the heart of the dispute are competing accounts over whether Wike entered into the alleged real estate arrangement with Garba, whether he received the $2.1 million claimed by the claimant, whether the disputed property was represented as belonging to him, and whether the signatures and documents tendered in evidence are genuine.
The claimants are relying on their account of the transaction, documentary evidence and other materials presented before the court.
Wike, on the other hand, has denied receiving the money, denied executing the disputed agreement and challenged the authenticity of the signature attributed to him.
The presentation of his international passport on Wednesday followed a specific order of the court and formed part of the evidentiary proceedings. The production of the passport itself does not, without further evidence, determine the merits of the parties’ competing claims.
With the matter now adjourned to December 1, 2026, further proceedings are expected to focus on the defence evidence and witnesses as the court continues to examine the circumstances surrounding the alleged $2.1 million property transaction.
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