The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has put the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on the spot over allegations surrounding a disputed $2.1 million land transaction involving Jordan Wike, son of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
HURIWA demanded to know why the two anti-corruption agencies had not publicly indicated any investigation into the allegations, which are already the subject of proceedings before an FCT High Court in Abuja.
The group said the matter could no longer be dismissed as an ordinary private dispute because the claimants allege that $2 million of the disputed $2.1 million was allegedly intended for the FCT minister.
HURIWA’s challenge came after an FCT High Court sitting in Maitama ordered Jordan Wike to produce his American international passport after he told the court that he was outside Nigeria on September 26, 2025.
Justice Sylvanus Oriji issued the order during the resumed hearing of suit No. CV/008/2026 filed by Safwan Garba GY and GY Global Oil and Gas Nigeria Ltd.
The claimants allege that Jordan promised to facilitate the acquisition of 60 hectares of land in Katampe and Guzape, Abuja, and demanded $2.1 million as facilitation fees.
They allege that $2 million was intended for his father, while $100,000 was allegedly for Jordan himself.
The claimants further allege that the money was delivered on September 26, 2025, in the presence of Adamu Sani, Aliyu Sarki and Sai Wani, but that the proposed land acquisition subsequently failed to materialise and the money was not refunded.
Jordan has denied the allegations in his statement on oath before the court.
During cross-examination by the claimants’ counsel, Hamza Dantani, he also denied knowledge of the allegations and documents put to him.
When asked about his whereabouts on September 26, 2025, Jordan told the court that he was outside Nigeria and had travelled with his American passport.
He indicated that he could produce the document if required, prompting the claimants’ counsel to seek an order compelling its production.
Justice Oriji granted the application and directed Jordan to produce the passport in court.
HURIWA said the development should be enough to trigger independent scrutiny by the country’s anti-corruption agencies.
In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, the group asked the EFCC and ICPC bluntly: “Are you investigating this matter or not?”
HURIWA said Nigerians deserved an explanation if neither agency was examining the allegations, particularly given the sums involved and the alleged connection to a serving public official.
The rights group called on the agencies to establish the source and movement of the alleged $2.1 million, identify the alleged beneficiaries, determine the purpose of the payment and ascertain whether the allegations disclose any criminal offence.
It also urged the agencies to determine whether public office, influence or government processes were allegedly used in connection with the proposed land transaction.
HURIWA stressed that its demand was not a declaration of guilt against Jordan Wike or any other person.
“The allegations remain allegations, and the court will determine the claims before it,” the association said.
It nevertheless maintained that the existence of court proceedings should not prevent law-enforcement agencies from examining allegations that may disclose criminal conduct.
HURIWA warned that leaving such allegations entirely to private litigants could fuel public perceptions of selective anti-corruption enforcement.
It called on the EFCC and ICPC to act professionally, independently and without fear or favour, insisting that no politically exposed person should be beyond scrutiny and that no accused person should be condemned without due process.
Jordan was represented by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ogwu Onoja, while some documents were tendered through him.
The case was adjourned until Wednesday, September 30, 2026, for continuation of hearing.
