Claimants have petitioned the EFCC over an alleged $2.1 million Abuja land transaction involving Jordan Nyesom-Wike.
Two claimants have petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged $2.1 million land transaction involving Jordan Nyesom-Wike, son of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, as a related civil case continues before an Abuja court.
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The claimants, Safwan Garba GY and GY Global Oil & Gas Nigeria Limited, allege that they paid the money to facilitate the acquisition of land in Katampe and Guzape, Abuja. Their lawyer, Ibrahim Waru, said the petition seeks an investigation into alleged fraud, obtaining money by false pretences, misappropriation and conversion.
The allegations have not been established in court. Jordan has denied the claims, maintaining that he was outside Nigeria on the date the claimants said the payment took place.
Claimants Seek EFCC Investigation Into Alleged Land Transaction
The claimants said the proposed transaction involved securing 30 hectares of land in Katampe and another 30 hectares in Guzape. They alleged that $2 million was intended as a facilitation payment, while the remaining $100,000 represented a personal facilitation fee.
According to their petition, the money was allegedly handed over in cash at a residence in Gwarinpa, Abuja, on 26 September 2025, in the presence of witnesses. They also alleged that Jordan promised to facilitate the land allocation within one month but failed to deliver.
Waru said the petition was intended to bring the alleged criminal aspects of the dispute to the EFCC, separate from the civil proceedings already before the court. He said the commission had acknowledged receipt of the petition but had yet to act on it, according to the claimants’ account.
Jordan Nyesom-Wike Denies Allegations
Jordan has denied receiving the money and disputed the claimants’ account of the transaction. During earlier court proceedings, he said he was outside Nigeria on the date the alleged payment took place and tendered his American passport in support of his position.
He also denied knowing a person the claimants identified as a witness and alleged that his signature on a disputed contract had been forged.
The court admitted his passport into evidence, while the defence sought time to subpoena witnesses. The case was adjourned until 1 December 2026 for further proceedings.
The dispute remains unresolved, and the allegations against Jordan have not been established by a court.
Dispute Raises Questions About Abuja Land Transactions
The case highlights the financial and legal risks associated with high-value land transactions in Abuja, particularly arrangements involving intermediaries, facilitation payments and promised land allocations.
Katampe and Guzape are established areas of interest for residential and commercial property development. Transactions involving land in such locations can require substantial capital, making verification of ownership, title documents and the authority of any intermediary essential before funds change hands.
Investors and prospective developers can reduce exposure to disputes by conducting independent title searches, confirming land ownership with the relevant authorities, using properly documented agreements and making payments through traceable channels.
The allegations in this case do not establish wrongdoing by any party, but the dispute illustrates the importance of due diligence and enforceable contractual arrangements in property investment.
Outlook
The EFCC petition introduces a potential criminal investigation alongside the ongoing civil dispute over the alleged $2.1 million transaction. Any decision by the commission and the outcome of the court proceedings will determine the next steps.
For Abuja’s property market, the case reinforces the importance of transparent land transactions, verified ownership and clear documentation in protecting investors and supporting confidence in real estate deals.
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