Human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, has filed a petition before the Office of the Attorney General of Florida, James Uthmeier, alleging that former Rivers State governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, laundered public funds to purchase luxury properties in the United States.
Sowore explained that he had formally written to Uthmeier’s office, alerting American authorities about what he described as “first-class felonies” involving the channeling of illicit wealth into Florida’s real estate sector.
According to him, three houses situated in Winter Springs, Florida, have been traced directly to Wike.
The activist further alleged that the properties were registered under the name of Wike’s wife, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike, who currently serves on Nigeria’s Court of Appeal. He added that the assets had been shared among the couple’s children to create an impression of legitimate family inheritance while concealing their questionable origins.
Sowore noted that ongoing inquiries may reveal more hidden assets yet to be discovered.
Known for his relentless criticism of government corruption, Sowore described the findings as a clear example of how Nigerian officials siphon public funds and invest them abroad.
He stressed that laundering criminal proceeds across borders breaches both Nigerian anti-graft laws and U.S. statutes, which treat such acts as serious felonies carrying stiff penalties.
The activist said this case was not isolated, pointing out that several Nigerian politicians had been exposed for using stolen wealth to acquire properties overseas. He vowed to pursue this matter until those responsible are held accountable.
Sowore, himself a former presidential candidate, is no stranger to legal battles. As an outspoken advocate for democracy and social justice, he has faced arrests, prosecutions, and restrictions for his campaigns against misrule and corruption in Nigeria.
Despite these setbacks, he has continued to investigate and publish allegations of systemic looting by those in positions of power.
In his words: “It turns out that international thief Nyesom Wike owns three different properties in Winter Springs, Florida. They were all hidden in his wife’s name, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike, and distributed to his children. There may be more, but we are making progress. We have informed Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, that Wike laundered stolen funds into their state — which are first-class felonies.”
Earlier, Chronicles Reporters detailed how Minister Wike admitted to travelling abroad recently on what he called a short “holiday,” insisting it was his first since taking office.
Speaking at a public event on Thursday, he dismissed claims that he had been hospitalised, describing them as “lies” spread on social media. He also explained that he intentionally travelled without government files, arguing that leaders too must take time to rest.
The minister, however, used the occasion to criticise Sowore, who has consistently attacked President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Wike remarked that Sowore was “lucky” Tinubu was a tolerant leader, warning that under another president, such criticisms could attract harsh consequences.
In response, Sowore fired back, insisting Wike should be facing criminal charges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague rather than holding public office.
The exchanges come amid fresh tension as the Department of State Services (DSS) moves against Sowore over his social media posts. The activist has since filed a legal challenge against the DSS, seeking to restrain the agency and prevent social platforms from deleting his posts. He argues that the security service’s actions are a direct violation of his constitutional right to free expression.
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