FCT Minister Wike Denies $3.6 Billion Abuja Land Allocation to Son
Abuja, Nigeria – Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has refuted allegations that he allocated over 2,000 hectares of high-value Abuja land—reportedly worth $3.6 billion—to his son, Joaquin Wike.
In a statement issued Thursday by his media aide, Lere Olayinka, Wike dismissed the claims as a smear campaign orchestrated by blackmailers. The denial follows media reports alleging that Wike, since assuming office in August 2023, transferred 2,082 hectares of prime land in areas such as Maitama, Asokoro, Gaduwa, Guzape, and Bwari to a company linked to his son—JOAQ Farms and Estates Ltd.
The reports further claim that Wike bypassed civil service protocols, issued certificates of occupancy personally, and ignored mandatory payments such as ground rent and survey fees.
Olayinka emphasized that the allegations are baseless and politically motivated.
