By Uzair Adam
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to immediately launch an independent investigation into an alleged $2.1 million land transaction involving Jordan Wike, son of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
HURIWA said the allegations, which are currently before an FCT High Court, should not be treated solely as a private civil dispute, particularly because the claimants allege that $2 million of the disputed amount was meant for the FCT Minister.
The civil society organisation questioned why neither the EFCC nor the ICPC had publicly indicated that it was investigating the allegations.
HURIWA said Nigerians deserve to know whether the anti-corruption agencies are aware of the claims and, if so, why they have not commenced investigations to establish the facts surrounding the alleged transaction.
An FCT High Court sitting in Maitama on Tuesday ordered Jordan Wike to produce his American international passport after he told the court during cross-examination 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.
According to HURIWA, the claimants allege that Jordan promised to facilitate the acquisition of 60 hectares of land in Katampe and Guzape, Abuja.
The claimants further alleged that Jordan demanded $2.1 million as facilitation fees, comprising $2 million allegedly intended for his father and $100,000 allegedly for himself.
They also alleged that the money was delivered on September 26, 2025, in the presence of Adamu Sani, Aliyu Sarki and Sai Wani, while Jordan was allegedly present.
HURIWA said the claimants further alleged that the proposed land acquisition did not materialise and that the money was not refunded.
Jordan, however, has denied the allegations in his statement on oath before the court.
During cross-examination by counsel to the claimants, Hamza Dantani, Jordan also denied knowledge of the allegations and documents presented to him.
When asked where he was on September 26, 2025, Jordan told the court that he was outside Nigeria.
He said he travelled with his American international passport and indicated that he could produce the document if required.
Following the response, Dantani applied for an order compelling him to produce the passport.
Justice Oriji granted the application and directed Jordan to bring the passport to court.
HURIWA said the court’s order further highlighted the need for the relevant anti-corruption agencies to independently examine the allegations rather than wait for the conclusion of the civil proceedings.
The organisation stressed that it was not declaring anyone guilty, noting that the allegations remain subject to determination by the court.
However, it maintained that credible allegations involving substantial sums of money, public officials or possible abuse of public office warranted investigation by the appropriate authorities.
HURIWA therefore asked the EFCC and ICPC to clarify whether they were investigating the matter.
The organisation said that if the agencies were not investigating, they should explain why they had not deemed the allegations worthy of investigation.
It argued that Nigeria could not strengthen public confidence in its anti-corruption system if allegations involving politically exposed persons were ignored or left entirely to private litigants to pursue through civil proceedings.
HURIWA called on the EFCC and ICPC to establish the source, movement and alleged beneficiaries of the $2.1 million; determine the purpose of the alleged payment; ascertain whether any public official was involved; and establish whether the allegations disclose any criminal offence.
The organisation also urged the agencies to conduct any investigation professionally, independently and without fear or favour.
It warned that what it described as selective application of anti-corruption laws could undermine public confidence in Nigeria’s justice system.
HURIWA maintained that nobody should be treated as a sacred cow, while no individual should be declared guilty before the conclusion of a fair investigation and due process.
Jordan was represented by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ogwu Onoja, while some documents were tendered through him.
The court adjourned the case until Wednesday, September 30, 2026, for continuation of hearing.