Leaked U.S. public records obtained by West Africa Weekly allegedly show that Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, may have secretly acquired a $2 million mansion in Florida, registered under the names of his wife and children.

According to the documents, the property located at 113 Spring Creek Lane, Winter Springs, Florida 32708 was purchased in March 2025 and listed under Justice Eberechi Wike and the couple’s children, Joaquin, Jazmyne, and Jordan. Reports allege that Wike’s own name was deliberately left out of the transaction to avoid questions surrounding asset declaration and the source of funds.

The alleged U.S. residence is a two-storey mansion built in 1997, covering a 4,076-square-foot lot with a garage and two parking spaces.

The report has fueled controversy because Wike’s annual salary and allowances as a Nigerian minister are about ₦7.8 million (roughly $5,000) far below the alleged purchase value of $2 million. Critics argue this raises possible concerns of illicit enrichment or money laundering, though no official investigation has been confirmed.

The documents also claim that Justice Eberechi Wike, a serving judge, is a registered member of the U.S. Democratic Party. If true, this could contravene Nigeria’s Judicial Code of Conduct, which bars judicial officers from partisan affiliations or activities that may bring impropriety.

The alleged transaction raises further questions for the U.S. government, which has previously criticized Nigerian officials for corruption and lavish spending. Observers now question how such a multimillion-dollar real estate deal could occur without drawing regulatory scrutiny.

As at press time, Wike and his family have not publicly responded to the allegations.