Jordan Ezenwo Nyesom-Wike, son of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has denied receiving $2.1m from a businessman for an Abuja land deal, telling an FCT High Court his signature on documents linking him to the transaction was forged.
Jordan, a lawyer, also told the court he did not know one of the men claimants said accompanied him when the alleged cash payment was made.
He made the claims on Wednesday while being cross-examined in his defence in suit CV/008/2026 before Justice Silvanus Oriji of the FCT High Court, Abuja, filed by Safwan Garba GY and GY Global Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited over alleged failed real estate transaction.
Claimants seek to recover $2.1m they allege they paid Jordan for proposed property development involving land in Katampe and Guzape.
Jordan has denied receiving money or having business dealings with claimants.
When shown agreement during cross-examination, Jordan said signature was forged.
“I did not receive any money from anybody. I did not sign any document for land deal, I only found out that my signature was on the land document just like anyone else in this court yesterday (Tuesday),” he said.
“I never had any friend named Onor Sandy and I did not have any deal with anyone regarding land deal,” he added.
This came a day after Justice Oriji ordered Jordan to produce his American passport after he told court he was outside Nigeria on Sept 26, 2025, the date claimants alleged he received $2.1m.
Jordan produced passport Wednesday. His lawyer asked court to allow photocopy on file while original retained by defendant. Court granted request on condition original would be produced when required.
According to claimants, they met Jordan in London in 2023 and later developed relationship. Jordan later introduced real estate business in 2025, leading to agreement to develop houses in Abuja.
Under proposed arrangement, Jordan was to contribute land — 1.7 hectares in Guzape and 1.5 hectares in Katampe New Extension — while Garba was to provide $4.2m. Proceeds were to be shared 60-40, with Garba taking 60%.
Claimant said Apostle Associate Limited, Kano, prepared contract on his behalf, while Jordan provided Creekstone General Contractor Limited as executing company.
Garba alleged he later came under pressure and paid $2.1m for two plots he believed Jordan had authority to provide. Money was allegedly handed in cash at a residence in Gwarimpa on Sept 26, 2025, in presence of Adamu Sani, Aliyu Sarki and Sai Wani, with Jordan accompanied by Onor Sandy.
He alleged acknowledgement form was completed and signed by Jordan with NIN and passport details attached.
After payment, Jordan allegedly became difficult to reach and claimants discovered land was not owned by him. Garba said he visited sites and found another company preparing to develop plots. He sought refund after discovering problem but meetings were postponed and communication broke down. Demand for refund on Oct 31, 2025 allegedly got no response.
A transcript of voice note dated Oct 17, 2025, admitted as Exhibit 7, also featured. Claimants’ counsel Ibrahim Waru confronted Jordan with transcript and asked if there was discussion about money.
“Yes, that is what appears here,” Jordan responded, but maintained he had no physical meeting with Garba on Sept 26, 2025.
Shown disputed contract, he identified witness signature as Sandy’s but said he did not know him. Asked if he reported alleged forgery to police, he said “No.”
Claimants seek order directing Jordan to refund $2.1m with 10% interest from judgment till liquidation, N100m damages for “unnecessary trauma and psychological imbalances,” and cost of suit.
They also alleged Garba approached Wike to complain, but minister rejected complaint and handed him to police. Jordan and his father have not been found liable; allegations remain subject of ongoing civil proceedings.
Jordan, represented by SAN Ogwu Onoja, adopted statement on oath denying claims. Defence sought time to subpoena witnesses.
Justice Oriji granted request and adjourned to Dec 1, 2 and 14 for continuation.
