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  A legal dispute involving Jordan Wike, son of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, has attracted attention following claims by a businessman’s lawyer concerning an alleged $2.1 million payment connected to a proposed Abuja property development. According to a report published by Sahara Reporters on October 20, 2026, Ibrahim Waru, a lawyer representing a businessman involved in the dispute, alleged that Jordan acknowledged receiving the money for a proposed real estate transaction. However, the matter remains before the court, and the allegations have not been established as facts. What Is the $2.1 Million Property Dispute About? The dispute reportedly involves businessman Safwan Garba GY and his company, GY Global Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited. The claimants allege that they paid $2.1 million towards a proposed property development involving land in the Guzape and Katampe areas of Abuja. According to the Sahara Reporters account, the businessman's lawyer said Jorda...

  Abuja, Nigeria — The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reportedly urged Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members in Abuja to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to media reports published on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Wike made the appeal while addressing political stakeholders in Abuja, where he reportedly promised to provide logistics for campaign activities. The development has attracted political attention as parties and political stakeholders continue to position themselves ahead of the next general elections. Wike Calls on PDP Members to Support Tinubu Wike, a prominent PDP figure who has maintained a political relationship with the Tinubu-led administration, has reportedly encouraged PDP members in the FCT to work towards Tinubu's re-election. The minister's reported appeal highlights the political divisions and alliances emerging within the opposition party as preparat...