Court Orders Wike’s Son Jordan to Produce American Passport in $2.1m Abuja Land Suit

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting in Maitama, Abuja, has ordered Jordan Ezenwo Nyesom-Wike, son of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, to produce his American international passport in court in a $2.1 million land-related suit.

Justice Sylvanus Oriji issued the order on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, following an application by counsel to the claimants, Hamza Dantani, during cross-examination of Jordan. The case is marked CV/008/2026 and was filed by Safwan Garba GY and GY Global Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited. 

Why the passport was ordered

During cross-examination, Jordan was asked where he was on September 26, 2025, the date the claimants allege that $2.1 million was paid in connection with the proposed acquisition of land in Abuja.

Jordan told the court that he was outside Nigeria on that date. When asked which passport he used to travel, he said he travelled with his American passport and indicated that he could produce it if required.

The claimants’ lawyer subsequently asked the court to compel him to produce the passport. Justice Oriji granted the application and ordered Jordan to bring the document before the court. 

What the claimants allege

The claimants allege that they met Jordan in London and later approached him in Abuja for assistance in acquiring land in the FCT.

According to their account, Jordan allegedly offered to facilitate the acquisition of 30 hectares in Katampe and another 30 hectares in Guzape for a fee of $2.1 million.

They allege that $2 million of the amount was purportedly intended for his father, Nyesom Wike, while $100,000 was allegedly Jordan’s personal fee.

The claimants further allege that the money was delivered in cash on September 26, 2025, but that the proposed land acquisition was not completed and the money was not refunded. 

Jordan denies allegations

Jordan has denied the allegations. During Tuesday’s proceedings, he adopted his statement on oath and maintained his defence against the claims.

His legal team is led by senior lawyer Ogwu Onoja, SAN. Jordan also denied knowledge of several documents and allegations put to him during cross-examination. 

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 request was not opposed by the defence.

The passport order does not amount to a finding that the allegations against Jordan have been established. The case remains ongoing, with both sides expected to present their evidence before the court.

Justice Oriji adjourned the matter until Wednesday, September 30, for continuation of the hearing.