The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has once again dismissed allegations that he allocated thousands of hectares of land to his children, describing the claims as “baseless and politically motivated.”
The controversy stems from accusations that Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, unlawfully allocated 2,082 hectares to one of his sons via JOAQ Farms and Estates Limited, and an additional 1,740 hectares to another son, Jordan. The combined 3,822 hectares are allegedly valued at $6.45 billion.
In a firm rebuttal, the FCT Minister insisted that no land was illegally allocated to his children, stating that “no one can point to any document showing that I personally allocated any land to my sons or through any proxy.”
Wike did, however, defend the constitutional rights of his children — and all Nigerian citizens — to own property. “If my children or anyone else apply legally for land and follow due process, they have the right to be considered like any other Nigerian,” he said.
The allegations have sparked debate on transparency and land administration in the FCT, especially under the current reform efforts led by Wike. Critics argue the size and value of the alleged allocations suggest a breach of public trust, while supporters insist the claims lack evidence and are meant to discredit his office.
The FCT Administration has not released an official statement addressing the specific figures cited in the reports.
This development comes amid ongoing scrutiny of land dealings in the capital and calls for tighter oversight of public officeholders.
