JUST IN: Tinubu Probes Wike Over $3.6B Land Scandal

President Bola Tinubu has ordered an official investigation into Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike over alleged abuse of office and corruption.

The probe follows media reports alleging Wike allocated Abuja land worth $3.6 billion to his son, Joaquin Wike, under questionable terms.

A presidential source told Peoples Gazette that Tinubu gave the directive on Thursday night, with details finalised by Friday afternoon.

The president reportedly found the land allocation claims suspicious and asked the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) to coordinate a formal investigation.

“The SGF’s office will handle the probe,” the official said under anonymity.

“We encourage anyone with evidence of wrongdoing to report it to the administration.

It is unclear if agencies such as the EFCC or ICPC will be involved, though sources say the inquiry could span several months.

Spokesmen for SGF George Akume have yet to respond to requests for comment.

According to reports, the land in question includes prime plots in Maitama and Asokoro, allocated to Wike’s son for 99 years—a move that has sparked outrage among Nigerians.

“31,000 plots for one man?” one headline asked, as public criticism mounted online.

A presidency insider noted that Tinubu may have delayed publicizing the probe to avoid appearing antagonistic toward Wike.

Wike has been previously praised by Tinubu for his handling of federal projects in the FCT, raising speculation about the probe’s sincerity.

However, anti-corruption advocate Lanre Suraju warned that the investigation must not follow the usual path of “solidarity” among top officials.

“We need a thorough and transparent probe, not political theatre,” Suraju said.

“Experienced investigators and forensic tools must be used, including CAC registry analysis.”

Suraju called on the panel to publicly disclose its methods, to rebuild trust in Nigeria’s anti-corruption system.

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