A Digital Forensic Expert and Investigator from Teesside University in the United Kingdom, Mr Henry Omorere has petitioned the Attorney General of Florida, United States over the purchase of over $2 million properties in the State of Florida by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
Omorere, who signed the petition as “a concerned global citizen and an advocate for transparency and the rule of law,” emphasising the public interest in the alleged case and the importance of accountability, demanded information and updates on alleged money laundering, public corruption, and other violations.
In the petition dated September 21, 2025, and addressed to Hon. James Uthmeier, with copies sent to the Florida Supreme Court and the Director of the Public Information Office, Omorere said that the matter is of “significant public interest and potential serious criminal violations” that has been widely reported by reputable media outlets, including SaharaReporters, BusinessDay, and Peoples Gazette, as well as public statements from Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore. Listed in the petition for investigation are the former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, his wife, Justice Eberechi Suzette Nyesom-Wike, and their three children: Jordan, Joaquin, and Jazmyne Nyesom-Wike.
The petition stated that Wike, a Nigerian public official who earns approximately $5,000 annually, allegedly used his wife and children to acquire millions of dollars’ worth of real estate in Winter Springs, Florida, saying that the detailed three properties reportedly involved indicated that a $2 million mansion at 113 Spring Creek Lane purchased in March 2025, 209 Hertherwood Court purchased in July 2021 for $459,157 and transferred to his son, Joaquin, and 208 Hertherwood Court purchased in September 2023 for $465,000 and transferred to his daughter, Jazmyne.
Omorere noted that the acquisitions were structured through opaque all-cash transactions and quitclaim deeds executed by Mrs. Nyesom-Wike, deliberately omitting Wike’s name to evade scrutiny.
Accordingly, Omorere requested for a written confirmation that the Florida Attorney General’s office had received a formal communication from Sowore regarding Wike in late September 2025.
He said; “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.
“This pattern of behaviour is alleged to constitute first-degree felonies under Florida law and violations of the U.S. Money Laundering Control Act. Mr. Sowore has publicly confirmed that on or around September 20, 2025, he formally petitioned your office to notify it of these alleged crimes,” he said.
The petition also called for a detailed update on the status of any investigations, including the date the matter was brought to the office, any preliminary steps such as subpoenas or financial analysis, and whether the case is under active investigation, referred to another agency, or closed.
It also requested information about intermediaries involved in the alleged transactions, including law firms, closing attorneys, banks, real estate agents, and any corporate entities such as shell companies or LLCs that may have facilitated the property purchases.
The petitioner further said; “Therefore, pursuant to Florida’s Public Records Law (Chapter 119, Florida Statutes) and your office’s commitment to government transparency, I respectfully request the following information: Confirmation of Receipt: Written confirmation that your office received a formal petition or communication from Mr. Omoyele Sowore regarding Nyesom Wike in or around late September 2025.
“Investigation Status Update: A disclosure of the current status of any review or investigation initiated by your office into these allegations. This include; The exact date the matter was brought to your attention; a summary of any preliminary investigative steps already taken (e.g., subpoenas for records, inquiries to county property appraisers, analysis of financial transactions); a statement on whether the matter is under active investigation, has been referred to another agency (such as the FBI or IRS Criminal Investigation), or has been closed.
“Identification of Intermediaries: Given the complexity of cross-border money laundering, such schemes invariably involve intermediaries. To fully understand the mechanism of these alleged crimes, I request any information your office can share regarding the identities of the U.S.-based entities that facilitated these transactions, including but not limited to: Law Firms & Closing Attorneys: The names of any law firms or real estate attorneys that handled the closing proceedings and title transfers for the aforementioned properties.
“Financial Institutions: The names of any banks or financial institutions through which the funds were wired or held, if the transactions were not entirely physical cash.
“Real Estate Agents & Brokers: The names of the property consultants, real estate agents, or brokerage firms that listed the properties and facilitated the sales.
“Corporate Entities: The names of any shell companies or LLCs that may have been used as vehicles for these purchases,” the petitioner requested.
While highlighting the broader significance, Omorere stressed that the precedent for U.S.-Nigeria collaboration in recovering stolen assets, referencing the recent return of $52.88 million to Nigeria, saying; “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”.
