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Wike’s Alleged Properties: Petition Against FCT Minister Arrives Florida – Adeyanju
Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has disclosed that a petition has been dispatched to the Attorney General of the State of Florida over properties allegedly acquired unlawfully in the United States by Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
Adeyanju revealed in a statement on Friday that the petition was filed on behalf of Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters and former presidential candidate. He noted that the move is part of ongoing efforts to ensure accountability and transparency regarding the alleged properties linked to Wike.
According to him, the petition was formally submitted to the United States Embassy in Nigeria on Thursday before being transmitted to relevant authorities in Florida for further action.
He added that the petition seeks a thorough investigation into the ownership and source of funds used to acquire the properties.
Posting on his verified Facebook page on Tuesday, Adeyanju write, “The petition on behalf of our client, Omoyele Sowore, to the Attorney General of the State of Florida regarding properties unlawfully acquired in Florida by Nyesom Wike has been dispatched to the US and was submitted yesterday at the US Embassy as well.”
Receipt for the shipment of the petition
He further explained that the step is not politically motivated but aimed at upholding the principles of justice, stressing that Nigerians deserve to know the truth about public officials’ assets both locally and abroad.
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Adeyanju also hinted that more legal and diplomatic actions are in the works to pursue the matter, adding that his team is committed to ensuring the allegations are not swept under the carpet.
The development comes amid growing public scrutiny of Nigerian politicians and their alleged foreign assets, with activists and civil society groups intensifying calls for greater transparency and accountability in governance.
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