Jordan Wike denies $2.1m land deal allegations that have sparked massive public interest, telling a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court that his signature on documents linking him to the multimillion-dollar transaction was entirely forged.

Jordan Ezenwo Nyesom-Wike, a lawyer and son of the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, took the stand on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. During a tense cross-examination before Justice Silvanus Oriji, Jordan firmly rejected claims that he received a massive cash payout from a businessman over an Abuja real estate venture.

The civil suit, marked CV/008/2026, was filed by Safwan Garba GY and GY Global Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited. The claimants allege they entered into a joint venture with Jordan to develop prime real estate spanning 1.7 hectares in Guzape and 1.5 hectares in Katampe New Extension.

Claims of a Forged Contract

According to Garba’s statement of claim, Jordan was supposed to provide the land while Garba provided $4.2 million for the development, with profits split 60-40. Garba alleges he came under pressure from Jordan and eventually handed over $2.1 million in cash at a Gwarinpa residence on September 26, 2025.

However, Jordan Wike denies $2.1m land deal involvement entirely. When confronted with the contract during cross-examination, he told the court the signature purportedly belonging to him was fake.

“I did not receive any money from anybody,” Jordan stated firmly to the court. “I did not sign any document for a land deal. I only found out that my signature was on the land document, similar to anyone else’s in this court, yesterday.”

He also denied knowing the men the claimants alleged had accompanied him during the supposed cash drop-off, including a man named Onor Sandy, whose signature was also allegedly on the document.

“I never had any friend named Onor Sandy and I did not have any deal with anyone regarding a land deal,” Jordan added.

The American Passport Defense

A major turning point in the proceedings occurred when Jordan’s defense hinged on his physical location during the alleged transaction. Jordan claimed he was out of the country on September 26, 2025—the exact date Garba claimed the $2.1 million cash was handed over.

Justice Oriji had previously ordered Jordan to produce his international travel documents to verify this alibi. On Wednesday, Jordan produced his American passport in court. His lawyer, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Ogwu Onoja, requested the court keep a photocopy on file while Jordan retained the original, a request Justice Oriji granted.

A Multimillion-Dollar Demand

The claimants are seeking a court order forcing Jordan to refund the $2.1 million, alongside 10 percent interest from the date of judgment. They are also demanding N100 million in damages, claiming Jordan subjected them to psychological trauma by denying the receipt of the funds.

Garba further alleged that when he realized another company was developing the plots, he sought a refund but was continually dodged. He claimed he eventually approached FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to complain about his son’s alleged actions, but the Minister dismissed the complaint and handed him over to the police.

Following Jordan’s testimony, the defense requested time to subpoena additional witnesses. Justice Oriji adjourned the high-stakes trial to December 1, 2, and 14, 2026, for the continuation of proceedings.