A UK-based digital forensic expert and investigator, Mr. Henry Omorere of Teesside University, has formally petitioned the Attorney General of Florida, Hon. James Uthmeier, over alleged real estate purchases worth more than $2 million by Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
In the petition dated September 21, 2025, Omorere described himself as “a concerned global citizen and an advocate for transparency and the rule of law.” He emphasized the matter’s public interest, citing concerns about potential money laundering, public corruption, and violations of U.S. and Nigerian laws.
Omorere’s petition, also addressed to the Florida Supreme Court and the Director of the Public Information Office, calls for an official investigation into what he termed “significant public interest and potential serious criminal violations.” He referenced reports by media outlets such as SaharaReporters, BusinessDay, and Peoples Gazette, along with public statements by Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore.
The individuals named in the petition include former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, his wife Justice Eberechi Suzette Nyesom-Wike, and their children—Jordan, Joaquin, and Jazmyne Nyesom-Wike.
According to Omorere, Wike—whose official annual salary is approximately $5,000—allegedly used his wife and children to acquire high-value real estate in Winter Springs, Florida. The petition identifies three properties:
• A $2 million mansion at 113 Spring Creek Lane, purchased in March 2025
• A $459,157 property at 209 Hertherwood Court, purchased in July 2021 and transferred to his son, Joaquin
• A $465,000 property at 208 Hertherwood Court, purchased in September 2023 and transferred to his daughter, Jazmyne
Omorere claimed that the transactions were conducted via opaque all-cash deals and quitclaim deeds executed by Mrs. Nyesom-Wike, with Wike’s name deliberately excluded to avoid scrutiny and asset declaration requirements under Nigerian law.
He further requested written confirmation that the Attorney General’s office had received a separate petition from Sowore around September 20, 2025, outlining similar allegations.
“The reports indicate that these acquisitions were structured through opaque all-cash transactions and quitclaim deeds executed by Mrs. Nyesom-Wike, deliberately omitting Mr. Wike’s name from the paperwork to evade scrutiny and violate Nigerian asset disclosure laws,” Omorere stated.
He argued that such activities may constitute first-degree felonies under Florida law and possible violations of the U.S. Money Laundering Control Act.
The petition formally requested:
• Confirmation of Receipt: Written acknowledgment that the Attorney General’s office received a formal communication from Omoyele Sowore in late September 2025.
• Status Update on Investigation: Details on whether an investigation has been opened, the date the matter was received, preliminary steps taken (e.g., subpoenas, property record inquiries, or financial analysis), and whether the case is active, referred to another agency (such as the FBI or IRS), or closed.
• Identification of Intermediaries: Disclosure of any U.S.-based parties involved in the alleged transactions, including:
• Law firms or attorneys who handled the closings
• Banks or financial institutions that processed funds
• Real estate agents or brokers who facilitated the sales
• Shell companies or LLCs possibly used to obscure ownership
Omorere stressed the broader implications of the case for international anti-corruption efforts. He pointed to recent U.S.-Nigeria cooperation in asset recovery—such as the $52.88 million recently repatriated to Nigeria—as precedent.
“This case presents another critical opportunity to uphold the principles of justice and demonstrate that the U.S. financial system is not a safe haven for the proceeds of foreign corruption,” he concluded.
