Jordan Nyesom Wike, a son of Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, was among the new lawyers formally admitted to the Nigerian Bar on Tuesday, a milestone the family marked with public celebration. The minister and his wife Justice Eberechi Suzzette Wike were present at the Call to Bar ceremony in Abuja.
Following the ceremony a post attributed a defiant remark to Jordan, saying “I will jail the corrupt leaders,” as he assumed the title of Barrister. The claim has been widely circulated, but the exact source and context of the quote remain unclear. The comment is presented here as alleged and has not been independently verified by reporters.
Reactions have been mixed. Some hailed the sentiment as a commendable stance against corruption, while others questioned whether a newly called lawyer could meaningfully pursue such ambitions without the institutional powers required to prosecute corruption. A number of legal practitioners and commentators also weighed in, with some disputing the accuracy of the reported remark.
Representatives for the Wike family have not issued a formal statement clarifying the reported remark. The minister’s media aides confirmed the family attended the ceremony and shared photographs from the event but did not comment on the alleged quote.
Jordan Wike’s call to the bar comes at a time when public attention to issues of corruption and accountability in Nigeria remains high. Observers say that while the vow attributed to him captures public frustration with corruption, translating such rhetoric into legal action would require years of practice, institutional support and, where appropriate, cooperation with anti corruption agencies.
