CSO Demand Probe Of FCT Minister Wike Over Asset Concealment Allegations
Over 50 civil society organizations have called for an urgent investigation into the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over alleged asset concealment, illicit enrichment, and possible violations of asset declaration laws.
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In a joint statement, the coalition urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), National Judicial Council (NJC), and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to begin immediate inquiries, stressing that political influence must not shield any public official.
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“No public official, regardless of rank or influence, should be considered above the law. Selective enforcement corrodes public trust,” the statement read, describing the case as a litmus test for Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies.
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The groups cited reports linking Wike and his wife, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike of the Court of Appeal, to several undeclared assets. These include three lakeside properties in Winter Springs, Florida, allegedly bought between 2021 and 2023 and later transferred to their children; the use of shell companies and luxury vehicles; the alleged diversion of $300 million meant for Ogoniland environmental remediation; and unlawful land allocations in Abuja, some of which were reportedly given to relatives.
The CSOs urged the CCB to conduct a full audit of Wike’s asset declarations during his time as governor and minister, alongside a forensic review of financial transactions linked to him and his family. They also demanded that investigative findings be made public, with legal action taken where violations are proven.
They concluded by appealing to international watchdogs to monitor the process, warning that failure to act decisively would only embolden corruption in Nigeria.
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