Two firms, Safwan Garba GY and GY Global Oil & Gas Nigeria Limited, have petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the alleged role of Jordan Nyesom-Wike, the son of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in a disputed $2.1 million land transaction.

Based on the allegations, the petitioners, through their lawyers, urged the anti-graft agency to investigate the allegations of fraud and obtaining money by false pretences in the alleged disputed transaction.

They also requested the EFCC to arrest Jordan Nyesom-Wike and initiate prosecution where the investigation establishes criminal liability.

Speaking to newsmen at the Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday, the claimants’ counsel, Mr Ibrahim Waru, noted that while the civil aspect of the matter was already pending before the FCT High Court, the petition was filed to enable the EFCC to investigate the alleged criminal elements.

Waru disclosed that his clients had attached to the petition proof of evidence, including correspondence and WhatsApp exchanges, to establish that the money was handed over to Jordan at a house in Gwarinpa.

According to the petition, as seen by The Guardian, the petitioner met the accused in London, following which the two developed a rapport, and upon returning to Nigeria about three months ago, Jordan met with the petitioner and promised to facilitate the acquisition of land within the FCT.

This was based on his prior representations that he routinely provided such facilitation, and that he had his father’s knowledge and approval as the FCT minister, the petition stated.