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The National Association of Ghanaian Communities in Nigeria (NAGHACON) has raised the alarm over ongoing structural disruptions and safety concerns involving Ghanaian-owned investment firm, JonahCapital, at River Park Estate, Abuja.
At a press conference held yesterday, July 9, 2026, the leadership of the association warned that the escalating actions against the prominent Ghanaian-backed firm could strain diplomatic and economic relations between Nigeria and Ghana if left unchecked.
The association’s executive committee, representing Ghanaian citizens across the 36 states of Nigeria and the FCT, disclosed that it had dispatched a delegation to Abuja to conduct an on-the-ground assessment of the unfolding situation at the estate.
Speaking on behalf of the association, NAGHACON National President, Lukman Tetteh, and General Secretary, Edwards Domfe, said the leadership travelled from various parts of Nigeria to assess the extent of the damage at the estate and demonstrate solidarity with the company.
“Our first objective is to ascertain, firsthand, the incidents that have occurred at JonahCapital’s River Park Estate,” the executive committee stated.
“We have had the opportunity to visit The Gallery Clubhouse and various locations, including the gatehouse and other structures belonging to JonahCapital, to witness the destruction for ourselves.”
During the inspection, the association said it observed what appeared to be a deliberate pattern of targeting JonahCapital despite the continued operation of other businesses within the estate.
“We have observed that several other companies continue to operate undisturbed within River Park Estate, with the exception of JonahCapital. We have also observed the various walls that have been erected around properties belonging to JonahCapital,” the leadership noted.
The current crisis follows a series of legal and administrative challenges JonahCapital has faced over the past year.
The association recalled that the company was last year accused of forgery during a police investigation, an allegation that was later dismissed following the intervention of the Attorney-General of the Federation, who cleared the company’s directors of any wrongdoing.
NAGHACON also referred to previous interventions by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration, which had initially provided clarity on the ownership dispute.
“We were pleased, last year, to see media reports of an interview granted by the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, in which his Ministerial Committee resolved the dispute over ownership of the company and recognised JonahCapital as the lawful party to the Development Lease Agreement,” the statement read.
However, the dispute resurfaced after the FCT Minister reportedly ruled that the Development Lease Agreement had expired, a decision JonahCapital has challenged in court.
“We are aware, too, that JonahCapital has challenged this position and that the matter is now properly before a court of competent jurisdiction. It is therefore deeply troubling that actions capable of compromising the safety of the company are being taken while judicial proceedings are ongoing,” NAGHACON stated.
Expressing concern over what it described as an apparent disregard for due process, the association warned that continued actions against one of Abuja’s most prominent Ghanaian-owned businesses could have wider diplomatic implications across the West African sub-region.
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The group drew parallels with past incidents of xenophobic violence in Africa, urging all parties to handle the dispute with restraint to avoid fuelling unnecessary tensions.
“Today, we are all witnesses to the xenophobic violence in South Africa, which has led to reprisals and, tragically, the deaths of African migrants. That unfortunate chapter began with incidents not unlike this one and gradually escalated into what we witness today,” the committee warned.
“NAGHACON, as the principal body representing Ghanaians in Nigeria, is concerned about this possibility, as well as the security and safety of Ghanaians connected with this company and the estate. We are equally concerned that a matter pending before the courts is not being allowed to run its full course while these actions continue against JonahCapital’s staff and assets.”
The association appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Ghanaian President John Mahama to intervene diplomatically, ensure the safety of Ghanaian nationals, and allow the judicial process to take its course.
“We use this medium to appeal to the Presidents of both Ghana and Nigeria to call those responsible for these actions to order and allow the courts to determine the matter. We also ask that the safety and security of the Ghanaians involved be guaranteed.”
The leadership concluded by expressing hope that the intervention of both leaders would preserve the long-standing friendship and brotherhood between Nigeria and Ghana.
Several media organisations recently reported an operation involving armed policemen at River Park Estate in Lugbe, Abuja.
The armed officers, allegedly attached to the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) of the Nigeria Police Force, were seen escorting a group of men to The Gallery Clubhouse, a recreational facility owned by Ghanaian investment company, JonahCapital.
Both online and conventional media reported that part of the entrance to the facility was excavated during the operation, an action the company described as an unlawful invasion of its property.
Witnesses also alleged that the officers prevented members of staff from interfering with the operation and declined to disclose the authority under which they were acting when questioned.
One of the videos circulating online captured a tense exchange between a staff member and one of the policemen after the employee began recording the incident.
JonahCapital has since condemned the operation, describing it as an unlawful invasion of its property and calling for an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The development comes against the backdrop of a prolonged ownership and legal dispute involving River Park Estate, one of Abuja’s largest residential developments.
Competing claims over the ownership and control of JonahCapital Nigeria Limited and related companies have resulted in multiple court cases, police investigations and public exchanges over the past two years.
